Shurwayne Winchester Highlights Traditional Susumba and Pacro Water at Tobago Love the Xperience Event
Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste Shurwayne Winchester has sparked interest in traditional Caribbean foods after discussing susumba and pacro water during the Tobago Love the Xperience event.
In a video shared by Sharon's VIP Adventures, Winchester spoke about susumba, a traditional ingredient familiar to older generations, while highlighting its nutritional value and the importance of preserving Caribbean food traditions.
The conversation took place as pacro water and susumba were being served at the event, introducing some attendees to foods and preparations that may be unfamiliar to younger generations.
During the exchange, Winchester explained that susumba is a fruit and described how it is prepared and used in traditional cooking.
He also drew attention to its nutritional qualities, suggesting that the ingredient deserves greater recognition.
According to Winchester, foods such as susumba were commonly used by grandparents but gradually became less prominent as lifestyles and eating habits changed.
He suggested that modernisation had contributed to traditional foods being overlooked, despite their longstanding place in Caribbean culture.
The discussion also featured pacro water, another traditional preparation associated with local food customs.
While the conversation touched on the perceived benefits of these traditional foods, specific medical or nutritional claims were not independently established in the video.
The exchange highlighted a broader issue surrounding Caribbean food heritage: the gradual disappearance of traditional ingredients and preparations from everyday diets.
For generations, families across Trinidad and Tobago have passed down recipes and food knowledge through grandparents and other older relatives. However, changing tastes, convenience foods and modern lifestyles have contributed to some traditional practices becoming less familiar.
Events such as Tobago Love the Xperience provide opportunities for visitors and locals to encounter traditional foods while learning more about the customs surrounding them.
Winchester's comments served as a reminder that Caribbean culture extends beyond music, Carnival and entertainment to include the foods, ingredients and knowledge inherited from previous generations.
The video, shared by Sharon Joseph through Sharon's VIP Adventures, attracted approximately 9,500 views and 383 reactions at the time reflected in the post.
The discussion has brought renewed attention to susumba and pacro water, while raising an important cultural question: how much of the Caribbean's traditional food knowledge is being preserved for future generations?
