{"product_id":"guinep","title":"Guinep","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eGuinep – The Caribbean Hard-Boiled Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar Plexus \u0026amp; Throat Chakra\u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \/ Central \u0026amp; South America\u003cbr data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eTaste Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet-tart \/ Citrus-leaning \/ Lemon-sorbet note\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal fresh July–December \/ Frozen year-round (while stocks last)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eEnergetic Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eRefreshes and reawakens depleted energy\u003cbr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eSupports lightness digestion and sensory clarity\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eEncourages expression through simple pleasure and taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"620\"\u003ePhysical Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eContains vitamin C supporting immune function\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eProvides natural carbohydrates for quick clean energy\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eContains polyphenols that contribute to antioxidant activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eGuinep is a small tropical fruit, typically 2–3 cm in diameter, growing in dense hanging clusters on trees across the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Encased in a firm green skin, the fruit reveals a translucent yellow pulp tightly bound to a central seed. Its aroma is subtle, but its flavour is distinctive, sweet with a sharp citrus edge, often compared to lemon sorbet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eThe fruit is commonly eaten fresh and locally during its short harvest window. Because of its popularity and limited season, guinep is also frozen at peak ripeness to preserve quality and flavour, allowing availability beyond the fresh season. Guinep may arrive on the stem with leaves attached, which helps retain freshness and is accounted for during weighing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGuinep is primarily enjoyed as a refreshing fruit rather than a heavy nourishment. Its pulp provides quick energy through natural sugars without the density of larger tropical fruits. It is traditionally eaten by cracking the skin with the teeth or fingers and rolling the flesh around the mouth to separate it from the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eFrozen guinep are offered both whole and peeled. Once defrosted, they are ready to eat and retain their characteristic sweet-tart flavour. Peeled guinep can also be mixed with water and a small amount of sugar to produce a traditional guinep juice. The seeds are sometimes roasted after removal and, once cooked, develop a nut-like flavour similar to macadamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eEnergetically, guinep is associated with refreshment and reactivation. It supports the solar plexus through light energy intake and the throat through sensory stimulation and flavour engagement. Any uplifting effect comes from its sharp sweetness and immediate taste response rather than long-lasting stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eKnown across regions as Mamoncillo, Ackee, Chenette, Quenepa or Lemon Sorbet Fruit, guinep remains an actively consumed seasonal fruit throughout the Caribbean today. It is valued not as a ceremonial food, but as a social and sensory one, eaten casually, shared widely and associated with warmth, gathering and seasonal abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eGuinep offers brightness rather than depth. It refreshes the palate, lifts the mood and delivers a moment of clean tropical energy, simple, sharp and unmistakably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fifth Orchard","offers":[{"title":"250g - Fresh","offer_id":52364637241687,"sku":null,"price":7.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1g - Fresh","offer_id":52364637274455,"sku":null,"price":29.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - Fresh","offer_id":52364637307223,"sku":null,"price":111.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5316\/1815\/files\/Guinep_72fe5ea0-70db-4860-abc5-44854bb7da54.png?v=1765930368","url":"https:\/\/www.thefifthorchard.com\/products\/guinep","provider":"The Fifth Orchard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}