Gabiroba

Fruit of scientific name Campomanesia xanthocarpa of the family Myrtaceae, originally from Brazil, also known as guabiroba, guabirova, guavirova, gavirova, araçá congonha and gabiraba.

They are berry-type, rounded yellow-green in color, with a green and juicy pulp.

Nutritional Table in 100g portion:

Calories 64.0 kcal

Protein 1.5g

Carbohydrates 7.2g

Lipids 0.6g

Fibers 6.5g

Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A 30.0mcg

Vitamin B1 <0.1mg

Vitamin B2 <0.1mg

Vitamin B3 <0.1mg

Vitamin C 160.0mg

Calcium 162.0mg

Iron 3.2mg

Potassium 192.0mg

Phosphorus 19.5mg

Magnesium 77.9mg

Manganese 2.4mg

Copper 1.1mg

Zinc 1.3mg

Selenium 120.0mcg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Antitumor

Antiviral

Energetic

Helps in bone health

Slimming

Anti-inflammatory

Intestinal regulator

Cardiovascular protector

Anti-flu

Collaborates in cholesterol and triglycerides

Antianemic

Acts on wounds and oral infections

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Rich in Beta Carotene 5.4mg, Cryptoxanthin 5.8mg and Phenolic 20.0ug.

It has astringent, antidiarrheal and diuretic action.

Guabiroba tea is widely used to fight urinary infections, cystitis and urethritis, it is made with 30 g of leaves and peels of the fruit for every 500 ml of hot water for 10 minutes.