Oenocarpus mapora

© David J. Strang

Oenocarpus mapora

Common name:
Bacaba

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

The pulp produces an edible sweetened oil for kitchen use. Cream-colored, milky and with pleasant taste, the "bacaba wine" is produced and used with salty foods served in everyday meals, together with local flours is used to make baby food, or preparing it in the form of juices and soft drinks.