Umiri

Humiria balsamifera

fruit

Mirim or umiri: a small resinous fruit with little pulp, eaten by local people.

Origin

Amazonia and Maranhão (Brazil)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is eaten raw, fully ripe, for its thin layer of pulp; the stone is spat out.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its red, fragrant resin is used as a balm in folk medicine.