The PIli Tree

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Did you know?

The seeds or kernels of pili (Canarium ovatum) are edible nuts,

thus, the words “pili nuts” are derived. However, pili nuts are not

just for consumption.

Pili Tree

The pili tree is regarded as an organically grown tree meaning no

chemicals, pesticides, and fungicides were applied during the

duration of growth, fruit production, and harvest.

The average tree starts bearing fruits 6-7 years after planting with

an estimated average fruit yield of 1,000-2,000 fruits per tree.

However, there are certain varieties that bear flower at three to

four years after planting. Pili trees could grow and last for a

century.Pili trees vary much in their fruit-bearing capacity. The

poor-bearing trees may produce 500 fruits each or less, and the

high-yielding or heavy fruit producers can give 3,000 to 5,000

fruits per season. The older the tree, the more fruits it bears. It

is estimated that an average tree produces 33 kilograms of pili nuts

in a year.

Pili Fruit

The pili fruit is a drupe, 4-7 centimeter long, 2.3-3.8 centimeter

in diameter and has a weight of 15.7-45.7 grams. The skin is smooth,

thin, shiny, and turns purplish black when the fruit ripens. The

pulp is fibrous, fleshy, and greenish yellow with a pointed shape-

end hard thick shell. Within the shell is an embryo seed with thin

brownish fibrous coating.

Uses of Pili

Bicol (Region V) accounts for 82 percent of national pili

production, the bulk of which comes from Sorsogon, hence, the

province has been dubbed as “commodity champion” for pili.

The processed pili kernel is delicious, thus, it can be used in the

preparation of many food products. It is also a source of edible oil

of excellent quality for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and for salad

dressing. The pulp of pili is used as vegetable, pickle, flour,

puree, sauce, and feeds for swine. The shell is used as fuel,

growing medium for orchids and anthuriums, and crafted as fashion

accessories. The resin is used as lacquer, varnish adhesive, and

manila elemi. The trunk is made into furniture and wood panels. With

these various uses, there is no doubt that pili is considered a

high-value commercial crop.

The Philippines is the only country that produces and processes pili

in commercial quantity (Coronel, 1978) and has the monopoly of

processed pili in the foreign market. Bicol Region is known for its

pili candies and confectioneries which are sold in different product

forms and in various packaging containers. These products are

exported to Australia, Guam, Canada, Japan, Hongkong, China, UK,

Korea, Singapore, Hawaii, Germany, France and the United States.

Because of its high commercial value, the nut is the most important

product from the pili. When raw, it may resemble the flavor of

roasted pumpkin seed, and when roasted, its mild, nutty flavor and

tender crisp texture is superior to that of almond.

- Source: http://www.pinoybisnes.com/agri-business/pili-nuts-and-

its-uses/