Cabeludinha

Myrciaria glomerata

fruit

A small fruit whose pulp is eaten, one of the richest in vitamin C in its family.

Origin

Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The small hairy fruit is squeezed to push out the pulp, eaten raw, or blended into juice; the stone is not eaten.

Molecules

Vitamin CIn small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is in the family of jabuticaba and camu-camu.