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Discover the Delight of Mistol Seeds!
Unlock the unique flavor experience of Ziziphus mistol, also known as mistol cuaresmillo, sacha mistol, or mistol del monte.
Description: Mistol is a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of 10 to 15 meters, with a trunk diameter ranging from 2 to 6 decimeters. Its smooth bark thickens with age, while branches, adorned with sharp thorns, are twisted and pubescent. The tree boasts a compact, globular crown, and oval, dentate-edged leaves. Flowering occurs in Southern spring (October to December), with fruiting in Southern summer (December to March). The spherical, reddish-brown drupes, approximately 10-17 mm in diameter, bear a sweet, pasty pulp.
Uses: Mistol’s sturdy, dense wood is prized for tool handles, carriage wheel spokes, and robust parts of criollo violins. Its fruits, consumed ripe or used to create arrope, liquor, or the traditional delicacy “bolanchao” or “gualanchao,” offer a flavor reminiscent of chocolate and grapes. They’re also utilized in dye production and folk medicine. Additionally, mistol yields a coffee substitute, “café de mistol,” by roasting and grinding its fruits.
Folklore: Embedded in folklore and cultural references, mistol finds a place in songs like Atahualpa Yupanqui’s, celebrating its abundance: “Largo mis coplas al viento, por donde quiera que voy, soy árbol lleno de frutos como plantita ‘e mistol.”
Indulge in the essence of mistol, where each seed promises a journey of flavors akin to chocolate and grapes, encapsulating the essence of the South American landscape. Order your mistol seeds today and embark on a culinary adventure like no other!
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