Eugenia dysenterica
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Eugenia dysenterica

Common name:
Cagaita

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, with peel, raw

A good source of vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium and iron, the fruit can be eaten raw or used in the production of jams, nectars and sorbets. The leaves have antidiarrheal properties. Anecdotal evidence also exists of the leaves' use in the treatment of diabetes and jaundice, while the fruits have laxative properties.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(36) 154
Water (g)90.40000000000001
Protein (g)1.43
Fat (g)0.51
Available carbohydrates (g)6.08
Dietary Fiber (g)1.4
Ash (g)0.29
Ca (mg)1
Fe (mg)0.01
Mg (mg)0.044
P (mg)5
K (mg)107
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)1.75
Vit A-RAE (mcg)19
ß-carotene (mcg)176
VitC (mg)129.61
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