Cocona

Solanum sessiliflorum

This tart tomato cousin grows similarly to naranjilla (lulo), but tastes much more similar to a tomato. Cocona comes from the Amazonian region and is commonly used in Peru and other areas to make incredible fresh salsas.

Photo from Peru Delights

RELATED RESOURCES

• Cocona: Jewel of the jungle - Peru Delights

• Cocona, An Unusual Yet Delicious Amazonian Fruit

• Cocona: know the characteristics of this Peruvian fruit considered as the tomato of the Amazon

• Cocona—Specialty Produce

Recipes

• Aji de Cocona Clásico, (fruto exótico de la selva peruana), cocona picante, salsa de cocona

• PREPARANDO "AJI DE COCONA" - Cocina X Instinto