Abiu

Scientific name is Pouteria caimito from Tupi-Guarani and means fruit with tip. Originally from the Amazon region and Atlantic forest, berry type, ovoid to globose, with a smooth and yellow bark and its pulp is gelatinous, edible and sweet, with a white or yellowish color.

Nutritional table in 100g of pulp:

Calories: 95cal

Proteins: 2.1g

Fat: 0.5g

Carbohydrates: 22g

Fibers: 3.0g

Sugars: 0.10%

Micronutrients:

Vitamin A: 60UI

Vitamin C: 49mg

Vitamin B1: 21mcg

Vitamin B2: 20mcg

Vitamin B3: 2.45mcg

Calcium: 54mg

Phosphorus: 28mg

Iron: 1.1mg

Benefits:

Boosts Immunity

Decreases anemia

Helps combat respiratory infections

Antitumor

Antioxidant

Hepatoprotective

Intestinal regulator

Assists in the prevention of corneal diseases

Acts in healing

Moisturizer

Weight loss aid

KNOW MORE:

Almost always consumed fresh.

Biting an abiu fruit “ties” the mouth, due to the mistletoe it contains in its shell.

Can be stored up to one week when refrigerated.

The oil extracted from the seed can be used as an anti-inflammatory and is extremely nourishing for skin and hair.

It is also used to make juices, ice cream, jellies, jams and liqueurs.

It has a purple variety.

The purple abiu fruit, called caimito is also from the Sapotaceae family.

This species is native to Central America, Antilles and West India.