Murici

Small, yellowish fruit with fleshy, soft pulp of the scientific name Byrsonima crassifólia from the Malpighiaceae family, originally from the Brazilian Cerrado, also known as murici da praia or murici do brejo.

Nutritional Table in 100g portion:

Calories 66 kcal

Protein 0.9g

Carbohydrates 14.4g

Lipids 1.3g

Fiber 2.2g

Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A 74.0 IU

Vitamin B1 <0.1mg

Vitamin B3 0.4mg

Vitamin B6 <0.1mg

Vitamin C 92.1mg

Calcium 43.0mg

Iron 2.0mg

Magnesium 22.0mg

0.1mg manganese

Potassium 257.0mg

Phosphor 17.0mg

Copper <0.1mg

Zinc 0.4mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Antitumor

Cardiovascular protector

Serum cholesterol regulator

Anti-flu

Antianemic

Strengthens the immune system

Helps in bone health

Assists in the treatment of gastritis

Intestinal regulator

Antiage

Collaborates in vision health

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Collaborates in the production of norepinephrine, improving mood and helping neurological functioning.

It has flavonoids and anthocyanins superior to many fruits such as soursop, cupuaçu and passion fruit.

Its high content of phenolic compounds, mainly flavonoids, indicates a fruit that has important biological properties, such as anti-cancer and antioxidant.