Campomanesia xanthocarpa
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Campomanesia xanthocarpa

Common name:
Guabiroba

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
whole fruit, raw

Rich in fibre and antioxidants, this juicy fruit is also low in calories. The pulp is used in the preparation of juices, jams, cakes, puddings, sorbets, liqueurs and wine. In traditional medicine, the peel and leaves are boiled in water and used to treat diarrhea.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(76) 317
Water (g)78.8
Protein (g)1.14
Fat (g)1.56
Available carbohydrates (g)10.82
Dietary Fiber (g)7.1
Ash (g)0.62
Ca (mg)26
Fe (mg)1.76
Mg (mg)24
P (mg)30
K (mg)215
Na (mg)1
Zn (mg)0.92
Vit A-RAE (mcg)484
ß-carotene (mcg)2973
VitC (mg)599.65
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