miércoles, 7 de diciembre de 2011

Noni (English)

It is considered one of the most beautiful plants in the islands and is an important component of a traditional Polynesian garden. The plant reaches a height of about 15 to 20 feet (5 - 7 meters) and it produces its fruit throughout the year. The tree's flowers are creamy white. When ripe the fruit turns yellow and then white. About the size of a tomato.

The fruit of the Morinda citrifolia plant produces a strong-tasting juice that has been used in Polynesia for over 2000 years for its beneficial health effects.

NONI plant and leaves Traditional healers pick the fruit before it is fully ripe and placed in a flask exposed to direct sunlight. When fully mature a puree of the fruit and the juice is extracted through a cloth. Now the juice is ready for use.

Noni has been held in high esteem in Polynesia for centuries, but until now has never found a market in the Western world. Tahitian Noni International is the first company to offer American consumers Noni.

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