Common name:
Cambuci
Local name:
Country:
Brazil
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Part of plant/stage of process:
whole fruit, raw
The cambuci fruit has a strong sweet-sour flavor that can be eaten either fresh or prepared into jellies, sherbets, or juices. The fruit contains significant amount of phemolic compounds which are found to prevent postpranadial hyperglycemia.