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The jungle cuisine as one can imagine has a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables. The camu fruit, which is popular in the jungles of Peru contain 40 times more vitamin C than kiwi. Other exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple are also very popular (Fleshier). Peru has one of the biologically diverse jungles in the world. The paiche (one of the world's largest freshwater fish) and turtles. Although hunting turtles is illegal in Peru, one can still find turtle being served in the highest of restaurants. Juane is a rice seasoned with patitto. This is a Peruvian spice akin to turmeric and chicken which is often wrapped in banana leaves (Fleshier).