7 Curiosities about the most Brazilian of fruits

Jabuticaba, one of the best known fruits in Brazilians, is also one of the most nutritious, being indicated for many types of diseases due to its various vitamins, and also one of the most versatile, since everything in it can be used, from the wood of the tree. to the shell.

She is also surrounded by myths. The biggest one is that it ‘only works in Brazil’, which is not true. According to scholars, although it appeared in our land a long time ago, it also develops in Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, as well as some parts of England.

O Incredible.club researched about this fantastic fruit and brings you some curiosities.

Jabuticaba has been known for over 400 years. It was the first fruit planted in orchards by the Tupi. The name jabuticaba, or jaboticaba, means “bud fruit”. She is also known as guapuru.

A single jabuticabeira tree is capable of bearing up to a ton of fruit a year. Its fruits spread through the trunks, branches and even leaves. However, it will only bear fruit after 10 to 15 years after being planted. The harvest takes place twice a year: from August to September and from January to February. And it is like wine: the older the better, as it will produce more and bear better fruit.

In addition to the fruit, the white leaves of the jabuticabeira are very popular for decoration. Versatile, everything in it takes advantage of. The wood is very resistant and can be used, among other things, to make slings, beams and even sleepers. A study by USP showed that the use of jabuticaba peel in sausages and bologna makes these foods healthier.

Researchers say that there are at least 9 different species of jabuticabas. This explains why some fruits are small, and others very large, as well as some lighter, and others darker. In addition, some feet can reach up to 9 meters in height. Most species, however, reach up to 3 meters in height.

In addition to being sucked, jabuticaba can be consumed in several ways. With it it is possible to make vinegar, liqueur, juice, wine, ice cream, syrup and jam and even beer, among other products.

Jabuticaba is very healthy and offers more than 10 different vitamins and minerals, being a great source of vitamins B1, B2 and B3, in addition to vitamin C and iron, essential for the body. Among the diseases that jabuticaba and jabuticabeira bark help to treat are asthma, inflammation in the tonsils, diabetes, inflammation of the intestines, skin sores (erysipelas), in addition to being indicated for sore throats and mouth inflammations. Fruit is also a great ally to prevent obesity, as it has few calories.

Sabará, in Minas Gerais, is considered the land of jabuticaba. More than 30 years ago, the city government decided to make the fruit the symbol of the city, and, for that, a law was created that provides for a 5% discount (per plant) in the IPTU. There you can also rent a jabuticaba tree and eat as much as you can. The city also has a Festival da Jabuticaba, held in September.

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