This passage describes a fruit that originates from East India. The fruit has a sizable structure and features a highly flavored, cream-colored pulp, which is enveloped by a spiky outer covering. When the fruit is unripe, it is cooked and consumed as a vegetable. Reportedly, the fruit’s scent can be displeasing to individuals who come across it for the first time. It is a rarity to find this fruit in American markets.