Copoazú

The copoazú seeds have less content of fats than common cacao and additionally it has a greater amount of linoleic acid.

Nutritional Facts

Nutrient	Unit	Value	%DV/ 100g FRUIT
Energy / Calories	Kcal	284.90	14.20%
Total Fast	g	3.60	5.50%
Max. Sodium	mg	2.20	0.10%
Carbohidratos	g	52.30	17.40%
Fiber	g	16	63.80%
Proteinas	g	10.90	21.90%
Calcio	mg	6.10	0.60%
Iron	mg	2.00	11.30%
Magnesio	mg	30.00	7.50%
Zinc	mg	0.50	3.60%
Cooper	mg	0.30	16.50%
Potasium	mg	193.40	5.50%
Manganesium	mg	0.80	38.40%
VitC	mg	9.20	28.90%

Properties

Antioxidants
Vitamina C
Vitamina A
Calcium
Potassium
Phosphorus
Magnesium

Benefits

Because of its high number of antioxidants (as the antocianins and flavonoids), its ingestion brings important benefits for the health.
Strengthen the cardial function as the flavonoids has shown to:

Improves the arterial pressure
Keeps the veins, arteries and blood vessels strong and flexible
Keeps a free flux for the blood circulation
Its high amount of Pectin eliminates the toxic waste inside the body.

Harvest Season

Ene

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Uses and Applications

the use of its almond it’s a great chocolate substitution, the use of manure from its shell makes it a nutritious product for the earth and causes a low-environmental impact as its decomposition doesn’t create any kind of air pollution.