Eugenia klotzschiana
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Eugenia klotzschiana

Common name:
Cerrado Pear

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, peeled, raw

Characterized by an aromatic and slightly acidic fleshy pulp, the fruit can be consumed raw or used in the production of jams and juices. Little is known about its nutritional properties except for its high protein content (1-3%).

Nutriton Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(43) 178
Water (g)88.3
Protein (g)0.6
Fat (g)0.8
Available carbohydrates (g)6.26
Dietary Fiber (g)4
Ash (g)0.04
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