Hymenaea courbaril

© Bernard Dupont

Hymenaea courbaril

Common name:
Jatobá

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, raw

Its fruit can be eaten fresh or can be used to prepare a flour used to bake cakes, cookies and breads. The protein value of Jatobá flour is similar to corn flour and above that of cassava flour. Its a good source of vitamin C.