Tungi Spirit

Tungi Spirit

"Tungi Spirit" is the name given to a distilled product made in Saint Helena from the fruit of the prickly or cactus pear ("Opuntia ficus-indica" fruit).

Terminology

Tungi is the local St Helenian name for the prickly or cactus pear.

Usage

Three principal varieties of tungi grow on Saint Helena, but only two are used in the production of Tungi spirit. These are both examples of the largest fruit grown - the 'English' (or yellow) fruit and the 'Maderia' (or large red) fruit. The small 'Spiny Red' tungi fruits are not normally used for distillation, despite remaining in season for almost 8 months of the year. By comparison with the large varieties, their juice content is low.

External references

* [http://www.tungi.co.sh/fruit.htm] Website of the St Helena Tungi Distillery


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