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.