The pitanga is the fruit of the pitangueira, a tree of Brazilian origin, native to the Atlantic Forest. Measures from 2 cm to 3 cm in diameter. It has a bittersweet flavor, watery, pink and fragrant pulp. The bark is usually white, orange or dark red
The word ââ¬Åpitangaââ¬Â comes from Tupi-Guarani, which means red.
The cherry tree is used as an ornamental tree in several Brazilian cities. Fruits from October to January.
The pitanga is rounded, flattened at the ends. Contains vitamins A, C, B-complex, calcium, iron, phosphorus. The red color of the fruit is due to the presence of lycopene, an antioxidant effective in fighting cancer.
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