Bacuri

Bacuri (Platonia insignis)

Bacuri (pronounced: /bəˈkʊri/) is a tropical fruit native to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. It is the fruit of the tree species Platonia insignis, which belongs to the family Clusiaceae.

Etymology

The term "Bacuri" is derived from the Tupi language, spoken by the indigenous Tupi people of Brazil. In Tupi, "Bacuri" means "fruit with a thick skin".

Description

The Bacuri fruit is round or oval in shape, with a thick, tough, yellowish-brown skin. The pulp is soft, juicy, and aromatic, with a sweet-sour taste. The fruit contains one to four large seeds.

Uses

The Bacuri fruit is consumed fresh and is also used in the preparation of jams, jellies, ice cream, and other desserts. The pulp is rich in vitamin C and minerals. The tree's bark and leaves have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Related Terms

• Tropical fruit
• Amazon Rainforest
• Clusiaceae
• Vitamin C
• Minerals
• Traditional medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bacuri
• Wikipedia's article - Bacuri

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