The jerivá (Syagrus romanzoffiana), also called baba-de-boi, coco-catarro, coconut tree, coconut-jerivá, coquinho-de-cachorro, coquinho-meleca, jeribá, coconut-pindoba, coco-juvena, coconut-pindó, gerivá , juruvá, jiruvá, jurubá, is a palm tree native to the Atlantic Forest, in Brazil, and can also be found in its associated ecosystems, such as restingas, forests.The consumption of jerivá not only occurs in natura, but can also be used for the preparation of juices, creams, jellies and mousses. The fruit can still be used as cooking oil and in other food products, in addition to cosmetic products and in biofuels. It is rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9.
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