Health Benefits Of Peanut Butter Fruit
Peanut Butter Fruit is Scientifically called as “ Bunchosia glandulifera ”.
ORIGIN OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
Peanut butter fruit, is a species of flowering plant in the acerola family, Malpighiaceae, that is native to Central America and South America.
OTHER NAMES OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
Bunchosia, Green Plum, Monk’s Plum, Peanut Butter Fruit, Peanut Butter Tree
Names in Brazil, such as cafezinho, caferana, ciruela, ameixa-do-pará, caramela and ameixabrava.
APPEARANCE OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
The Peanut butter fruit are ellipsoidal, almost smooth, slightly hairy and orange to red, briefly tipped berries with a thin, somewhat rubbery skin.
They are about 2–3.5 centimeters long and contain 1 or mostly 2 free, about 1–1.5 centimeters long and light brownish, elliptical, somewhat flattened on one side and relatively smooth and bony seeds.
TASTES OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
The Peanut butter fruit offers an aroma reminiscent of peanut butter and a sweet flavour which has been compared to that of sweet potato and dried fig.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
% Daily Value
Calories 480
Total Fat 10g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Dietary Fibre 3g 11%
Sugar 72g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A 2%
Calcium 25%
Vitamin C 10%
Iron 4%
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT
Good for Hair: Peanut butter fruit has rich Vitamin A, C, Protein, and Zinc. These nutrients may help to treat hair loss and promote the rate of hair growth. The antimicrobial present in the fruit shall prevent from hair breakage and hair fall due to anxiety and stress.
Promote Skin Health: Peanut butter fruit is a rich source of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, saponins, and vitamin C, which help to delay the skin aging process, and also it is a good anti-bacterial property that helps to deal with various skin issues and skin infections.
Supports Dental Health: vitamin C, Calcium, Phosphorous, vitamin A and vitamin D present in Peanut butter fruit reduce the growth of scurvy (bleeding gums) and can promote healthy teeth and gums.
Treat Heart Problems: Peanut butter fruit has low-saturated fat, high fibre, which reduces the risk of developing heart disease. The thiamine and riboflavin in peanut butter fruit are known for boosting and maintaining good cardiovascular health.
Protect Liver Health: Peanut butter fruit contains a high amount of thiamine and riboflavin ,beta-carotene chemical compounds which are considered as effective medicine in curing liver issues.
Improves Kidney Health: Peanut butter Fruit contains riboflavin and thiamine chemicals, detoxifying the body and reducing all kinds of kidney problems while keeping the gut healthy.
Aid in Digestion: Peanut butter fruit also rich in fibre and Vitamin C, which helps manage constipation and indigestion naturally. Peanut butter fruit contains tannin and phenolic compounds that are high in anti-oxidant properties and helpful against ulcers and piles.
Prevents Inflammation: Peanut butter fruit extract hold Vitamin C which has anti-inflammatory substances that helps to relax muscles in swollen regions and organs. The extract is used to reduce pain ,swelling and also act as astringent and anti-inflammation too.
Reduce Blood Pressure: Peanut butter fruit is a diuretic and calcium, magnesium, potassium that helps relieves pressure from veins and arteries, lowering blood pressure.
Strengthening Immunity: Peanut butter fruit is highly rich in antibacterial and antiseptic properties prevent certain types of bacterial infections in our body. A high amount of antioxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin A which are very good for our immune system, protect our body from free radicals.