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The jabuticaba is a 100% Brazilian fruit that comes from the Atlantic Rainforest.
Its name comes from Tupi (language which was spoken by the aboriginal Tupi people of Brazil) and can have two different meanings: the first means jabuti (famous kind of turtle) + caba (fat), i.e. turtle fat, while the second meaning comes from “iapoti kaba”, or “fruit in the button”.
There are several types of jabuticaba, but perhaps the best known is the one called Myrciaria cauliflora or jabuticaba-sabará. The fruit grows on the trunk of the jabuticaba tree and should be eaten as soon as it is picked, as it does not oxidise as much, but it can also be eaten in the form of juice, jelly, liquor and even wine. Its flavour is sweet with a slightly bitter finish.
Below, we will describe the properties and benefits of the jabuticaba fruit, so that, when the time comes, you can enjoy it guilt-free!
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8 power benefits of jabuticaba
1. Strengthens the immune system
One of the main benefits of jabuticaba and its seeds is that it contains vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties, which help the immune system to face the harmful action of pathogenic microorganisms that cause some common diseases, besides strengthening cellular activity to keep the body healthy.
Note: This property may help prevent diseases such as colds, flu and some allergies.
2. Regulates cholesterol and blood sugar
Another benefit of consuming jabuticaba is that, thanks to the presence of important vitamins such as ascorbic acid, it favours the reduction of blood cholesterol levels, preventing cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, the presence of dietary fibre in both the pulp and the peel, especially soluble fibre, regulates the absorption of fats and sugars in the intestine, which is favourable for diabetics.
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3. It slows down cellular ageing
Thanks to the content of phytochemical compounds, vitamins and minerals with antioxidant properties, the jabuticaba prevents cellular oxidation due to the effect of free radicals, molecules that can cause cellular ageing and the onset of chronic-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
4. Improves gut health
It has already been mentioned that this fruit contains dietary fibre, an element that favours the transit of food through the digestive tract, strengthening the intestinal bacterial flora, preventing common conditions such as diarrhoea or abdominal cramps and more complex pathologies such as constipation.
5. It combats anaemia
The consumption of jabuticaba also contributes to the prevention of haematological diseases such as anaemia, because its vitamins and minerals stimulate the synthesis of red blood cells and haemoglobin, substances of great importance for the health of blood tissue.
6. Strengthens bones and teeth
Jabuticaba also promotes bone health because it contains, among its minerals, calcium and phosphorus which help in the strength and resistance of the bones and in the formation of tooth enamel.
Likewise, the jabuticaba has the presence of vitamin C which is an essential micronutrient that promotes the synthesis of collagen, a protein necessary to give elasticity to the bones.
7. Contributes to weight loss
Several aspects are involved in this benefit of jabuticaba.
The first of them is that this fruit is low in calories; second, the fibre contained regulates the absorption of fat and sugars, reducing the presence of cholesterol and fat deposits in the body.
Another important aspect is that the jabuticaba contains B vitamins that favour the energy metabolism of the body.
8. Promotes healthy skin and hair
The action of the antioxidant compounds in jabuticaba, benefits the health of the skin by preventing the proliferation of certain bacteria and favours the healing process of wounds.
On the other hand, by stimulating the production of collagen, jabuticaba prevents the appearance of wrinkles on the skin and helps keep hair strong and flexible.
You need to know: The cholesterol-regulating effect of jabuticaba favours blood circulation and thus the oxygenation and nutrition needed for healthy skin and hair.
What properties does the jabuticaba have?
The health benefits of the jabuticaba are due to the presence of chemical and nutritional components that we mention below:
1. Vitamins and minerals
The vitamins that this type of fruit contains are: vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C and vitamin E.
Note: This fruit also contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and manganese.
2. Other compounds
Jabuticaba also contains elements such as dietary plant fibre, carbohydrates, protein, water and lysine.
How is jabuticaba consumed?
The jabuticaba is a noble fruit, which can be consumed ripe directly from the tree. Moreover, with it you can prepare juices and it is also used in recipes for homemade jabuticaba sweets.
Highlight: The food industry uses jabuticaba to make jams, jellies and it can be processed into powder to add as an ingredient to yoghurts and desserts, among other foods.
Main conclusions
- Jabuticaba is an edible fruit that has important chemical and nutritional properties.
- Jabuticaba strengthens the function of the immune system and regulates the presence of cholesterol and sugar in the blood.
- Jabuticaba helps slow down cellular oxidation and prevents anaemia.
- The jabuticaba, through its micronutrients, favours the synthesis of collagen, red blood cells and haemoglobin for the overall health of the body.
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