Caryocar coriaceum
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Caryocar coriaceum

Common name:
Pequí

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

The pequi seed can be extracted to obtain an edible oil or used in a traditional mecinial remedy. The fruit can be eaten fresh, however, is mostly eaten in preparations made with its oil. The fruit pulp is rich in vitamin E and B.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(304) 1274
Water (g)39.3
Protein (g)2.41
Fat (g)13.68
Available carbohydrates (g)
Dietary Fiber (g)
Ash (g)1.9
Ca (mg)49
Fe (mg)1.59
Mg (mg)61
P (mg)61
K (mg)266
Na (mg)3
Zn (mg)1.22
Vit A-RAE (mcg)13
ß-carotene (mcg)151
VitC (mg)15.93
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