Caryocar coriaceum
Caryocar coriaceum
Common name:
Pequí
Local name:
Country:
Brazil
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw
The pequi seed can be extracted to obtain an edible oil or used in a traditional mecinial remedy. The fruit can be eaten fresh, however, is mostly eaten in preparations made with its oil. The fruit pulp is rich in vitamin E and B.