Hymenaea stigonocarpa
© João Medeiros

Hymenaea stigonocarpa

Common name:
Jatobá

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

The edible pulp of Jatobá appears like a soluble fibre. High in energy, it can be consumed raw or used in the preparation of liqueurs and desserts. To make biscuits, cookies and cakes, a flour is prepared by grinding the edible pulp in a pestle and then sieving. A medicinal tea is prepared with the peel and used to treat flu, bronchitis and diarrhea.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(272) 1132
Water (g)8.6
Protein (g)6.13
Fat (g)2.65
Available carbohydrates (g)33.16
Dietary Fiber (g)45.7
Ash (g)3.73
Ca (mg)74
Fe (mg)1.1
Mg (mg)48
P (mg)0
K (mg)
Na (mg)
Zn (mg)1
Vit A-RAE (mcg)32
ß-carotene (mcg)390
VitC (mg)4.65
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