Pachira aquatica
© Mauro Guanandi

Pachira aquatica

Common name:
Guiana Chestnut, Malabar Chestnut

Local name:
Monguba

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
seed, raw

The seed pods of malabar chestnut burst when the nuts are ready to harvest. It can be consumed fresh, roasted, or fried and also can be ground into a flour for bread-making.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(559)2329
Water (g)3.9
Protein (g)11.86
Fat (g)38.39
Total carbohydrates (g)[41.6]
Dietary Fiber (g)
Ash (g)4.26
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