dr.leo kahn
1 min readJan 6, 2021

Siriguela

Fruit with the scientific name Spondias purpurea from the Anacardiaceae family, originally from Central America and found in Mexico, the Caribbean and several countries in South America.

Also known as Ciriguela, they resemble large olives and are green when young, and depending on the variety, yellow, orange or red when ripe.

Nutritional table in 100g portion:

Calories 75 Kcal

Protein 1.4g

Carbohydrates 18.9g

Lipids 0.3g

Fibers 3.9g

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin B1 0.1mg

Vitamin B2 <0.1mg

Vitamin B3 <0.1mg

Vitamin B6 <0.1mg

Vitamin B11 <0.1mg

Vitamin C 27.0mg

Calcium 27.0mg

Iron 0.4mg

Potassium 248.0mg

Phosphorus 49.0mg

Magnesium 18.0mg

0.1mg manganese

Copper <0.1mg

Zinc <0.1mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Strengthens the immune system

Diuretic

Cardiovascular protector

Energetic

Intestinal regulator

Serum cholesterol lowering

Antiage

Improves bone health

KNOW MORE:

Rich in phenolic compounds, including flavonoids, it helps to prevent free radical damage.

They also collaborate in the responses to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Improves the health of hair, skin and nails.