Dypterix alata "Baru nut"

Dipteryx alata is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy of a treecrown; it can grow 15 - 25 meters tall. The tree yields a useful timber plus an edible fruit and seed, which are gathered from the wild and consumed locally.The dry pulp can be eaten raw, and is also made into sweets and jellies. The seed are consumed raw or cooked. It is eaten toasted or cooked, and also prepared in candies. Almond-like, it is very nutritious. The seeds contain around 30% protein. The seeds are about 20mm long and 10mm wide.