Myrciaria dubia
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Myrciaria dubia

Common name:
Camu-camu

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruit, pulp, peeled, raw

This fruit is used for the preparation of soft drinks, ice cream, jellies, jams and liqueurs, likewise to add flavor and color to different types of pies and desserts made using other fruits. It has a high concentration vitamin C (2,606 mg per 100 g of fruit), higher than found in most edible plants.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(26) 110
Water (g)92
Protein (g)0.38
Fat (g)0.23
Available carbohydrates (g)4.25
Dietary Fiber (g)2.9
Ash (g)0.27
Ca (mg)10
Fe (mg)0.51
Mg (mg)3
P (mg)
K (mg)83
Na (mg)1
Zn (mg)0.48
Vit A-RAE (mcg)
ß-carotene (mcg)3
VitC (mg)2195.37
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