Common name:
Surinam Cherry, Cayenne Cherry
Local name:
Pitanga
Country:
Brazil
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, with peel, raw
Its taste ranges from sweet to sour, depending on the level or ripeness and on the cultivar. Is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A and its oil has several significant properties so that is used as an antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and analgesic.