Fruits from Brazil

Umbu

The umbu or imbu is the fruit of the umbuzeiro or imbuzeiro, and it is considered the sacred tree from the Sertão (Brazilian Northeast). Its fruit is very valued, composed by the pit and a juicy, sweet and aromatic pulp. Very rich in vitamin C and with a characteristic acidic taste, the umbu is consumed in its natural state but it is also used in culinary, in juices, ice creams, jams and desserts.

Coconut

The fruit of the coconut tree, the coconut has a white pulp with a sweet, nice taste.

The coconut is a complete food, rich in calories, vitamins and minerals, that gives you quick energy and a sense of satiety.

Mandarin Orange

The mandarin orange is a juicy fruit, sweet and citric, rich in fibres, vitamin C and potassium. This fruit, originating in China, is known for its diuretic and digestive effect. Because it’s a food low in calories and high vitamin levels, the mandarin orange is the perfect ally in any diet.

Papaya

Originating in Southern Mexico, the papaya is a delicious, very digestive fruit. With an intense orange pulp, sprinkled with dark seeds, it holds a sweet taste, with notes of resin and tropical flowers. Digestive, soft and tasty; it’s a good base for desserts or as an exotic meal. It goes with fruits of strong taste like pineapple or mango, creating incredible drinks.

Strawberry

It’s a fruit of French origin, very smooth, with a soft texture and exquisite fragrance. Digestive and refreshing, it goes with main courses and it’s used in all kinds of juices, smoothies, milkshakes and desserts.

Passion Fruit

The passion fruit was born in Tropical America and it’s known as the fruit of passion. It’s a fruit with a gelatinous and juicy pulp with calming properties. With an intense colour, between purple and brown, it exhales a subtle and fragrant aroma. It’s a versatile fruit ideal for juices, smoothies and milkshakes, but it can also be included in desserts or used as a base for sauces.

Mango

The mango was born in Asia and it’s a fruit of tropical taste and intense aroma, with notes of ripe fruit. The mango has a vivid colour and consistent texture. It has an active taste, which lingers in your mouth; it’s juicy and digestive, and it goes with meat and fish dishes. It’s great for juices, smoothies, desserts, jams and ice creams.

Lime

The lime is used in all kinds of recipes. Juicy and acid, the lime is great for dressings and sauces, jams, desserts and to go with meat and fish dishes. From a natural antibiotic to an ingredient for the famous caipirinhas, it’s a powerful source of vitamin C.

Graviola / Soursop

The graviola is a very nutritious fruit, originating in Central America, very aromatic, with a white, fibrous and very juicy pulp. With a tropical and delicate aroma, it’s used in ice creams, juices and several desserts.

Açaí

The açaí is a purplish fruit, with an intense taste originating in the Amazon. It can replace or go with a meal composed by a salad, soup or vegetables. It’s also used in desserts. Use with other fruits and/or natural juices, garnish with cereals, chocolate shavings and/or dried fruits.

Cocoa

The cocoa is originating in the Amazon; it has a white bittersweet taste pulp that covers the brown seeds – where chocolate derives from. The pulp can be used in juices, jams, yoghurts and ice creams. The fruit, from the pulp to the seeds, has a high nutritional value and many benefits for your health.

Guava

The guava is originating in Tropical America; it’s a fruit rich in vitamin C, with an intense colour pulp, sprinkled with seeds and a sweet aroma. It’s ideal for juices, smoothies, milkshakes and desserts.

Cupuaçu

Originating in the Amazon, the cupuaçu reveals its wild origin. It is an exotic fruit, fragrant, with a white, bittersweet and aromatic pulp, very rich in vitamin C.

A little of imagination and a lot of cupuaçu make great milkshakes, juices, smoothies and cocktails.

Cashew

The cashew is a fruit from the Amazon, with an acidic taste and an intense aroma. It’s a fruit with a soft and yellowish pulp with an antioxidant effect and numerous culinary uses.

Cajá

The cajá is an aromatic fruit, with a fresh and scented taste. Originating in Brazil, the cajá is a fruit with a juicy and tasty pulp, great for preparing drinks, juices, smoothies and milkshakes. It goes in desserts, light meals and brunches.

Acerola / Barbados cherry

The acerola has 80 times more vitamin C than the orange. It stimulates the immune functions, making this fruit great for preventing the flu and colds, or for people that require a vitamin C supplement, like smokers or pregnant women.

Pineapple

The pineapple juice contains bromelain (concentrated in the stem) with anti-inflammatory properties that help digesting food. It’s a fruit with a high dietetic value and it’s recommended for people that suffer from gastric or digestion problems – it favours the stomach mucosa.