An Amazonian fruit with a high potential as a natural source of vitamin C: the camu-camu ( Myrciaria dubia )
Résumé
Abstract — The plant. The camu-camu [Myrciaria dubia (H.B.K.) Mc. Vaugh] is a shrub from
the Myrtaceae family. It grows naturally in floodable and swampy areas of the Amazonian
basin. This plant is cultivated in Peru and Brazil with fruit yields ranging from (12 to 20) t
´ ha–1 ´ year–1. The fruit. The fruit, from (1 to 3) cm in diameter, is pink to dark purple; it is
the highest known source of natural vitamin C, providing (850 to 5,000) mg ´ 100 g–1 edible
portion. The market. In the last few years, both national and international demand for the
camu-camu fruit has drastically increased for the production of health food or of natural
vitamin C. The current fruit production is not sufficient to satisfy the market. Conclusion.
M. dubia stands out amongst other Amazonian fruit species as having a high economic and
social potential. Little information is available on its processing, showing the need for research
in this area.
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