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What is Chontaduro? Chontaduro - Helps balance the body's equilibrium of vitamins, minerals and proteins The Benefits of Chontaduro Chontaduro (palm fruit) is well known by the native population where it is grown. It has been used as a food source for centuries. • High contents Vitamin A and C • Good source of polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids • Gastrointestinal problems * Who can benefit from Chontaduro The whole family can take Chontaduro as a source of well balanced nutrition. Origin Bactris gasipaes, the scientific name for Palm Fruit is a species of palm native to the tropical forests of the South and Central America. It is a palm which can typically grow to 20 m or taller, with pinnate leaves 3 m long on a 1 m long petiole. The fruit is a drupe with an edible pulp surrounding the single seed, 4-6 cm long and 3-5 cm broad. The rind (epicarp) of this wild palm can be red, yellow, or orange when the fruit is ripe depending on the variety of the palm. How to use The fruit is eaten after boiled in salted water; however, it may be peeled and dressed with salt and honey. Our Chontaduro jelly or Borojo and Chontaduro jelly are an ideal alternative to enjoy the delicious taste of Chontaduro and have a one of a kind spread. * While all our products have been thoroughly inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these statements of nutritive benefits have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Legal disclamer

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