Bacuri

Fruit of origin from the Amazon region named Platonia insignis Mart of the family Clusiaceae (Guttiferae), berry type, has one to five seeds of brown color, in addition to its pulp can be extracted oil and protein meal.

Other names:

Bacuri-guaçu

Bacuri

Pacurinha

Pacuru

Nutrition Facts in 100g serving:

Calories 105.0kcal

Protein 1.9g

Carbohydrates 22,8g

Lipids 2.0g

Fiber 7.4g

Vitamins and Minerals:

Calcium 20.0mg

Phosphorus 36,0mg

Iron 2.2mg

Vitamin B3 0.5mg

Vitamin C 33,0mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Antiviral

Healing

Helps treat arthritis and rheumatism

Intestinal regulator

Antitumor

Anti-flu

Anti herpetic

Assists in the treatment of skin diseases

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It also has:

Lysine 316.0mg

Methionine 178,0mg

Threonine 219.0mg

Tryptophan 57mg

Your Bacuri Pulp Can Be Eaten Naturally

The seeds are used for the extraction of oil, or “bacuri lard”, of medicinal and cosmetic value.

Fruit residues are used in animal feed