Patauá palm

Oenocarpus bataua

fruit

Small purple-black palm fruits, whose oily pulp, beaten with water, makes a thick drink, like açaí.

Origin

Amazonia (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela)

Where to find it

In the rainforests of Amazonia; its drink is sold at the markets of Belém, next to açaí.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruits are soaked in warm water until the skin gives, then rubbed and beaten with a little water; it is strained and the stones thrown away.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The oil from its pulp is close in composition to olive oil; it was pressed for cooking.