Caryocar brasiliense
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Caryocar brasiliense

Common name:
Souari Nut

Local name:
Pequi

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

Rich in fibre, carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin A, and a good source of folates. Can be eaten raw or prepared or used as an ingredient in cooking or to flavor beverages. Pequi with rice is especially popular in the traditional cuisine.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(278) 1146
Water (g)54.6
Protein (g)2.71
Fat (g)24.65
Available carbohydrates (g)5.59
Dietary Fiber (g)11.6
Ash (g)0.8
Ca (mg)89
Fe (mg)0.5
Mg (mg)42
P (mg)65
K (mg)214
Na (mg)1
Zn (mg)0.65
Vit A-RAE (mcg)79
ß-carotene (mcg)1732
VitC (mg)22.56
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