Oenocarpus bataua

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Oenocarpus bataua

Common name:
Patauá

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

The pataua plam fruit is widely consumed for its chocolate-like flavor. Agua de seche is a traditional beverage made with pataua fruit pulp that is protein- and oil-rich.