Platonia insignis

© Hellen Perrone

Platonia insignis

Common name:
Bacuri

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

One of the most popular fruit in the Amazon region, is slightly larger than an orange. It contains a bittersweet pulp rich in potassium, phosphorus and calcium. The fruit is consumed directly or used for preparing ice cream, juices, jellies, liqueurs and other delicacies. Its shell is also utilized in regional cuisine.