Spondias bahiensis
P. Carvalho, Ven den Berg & M. Machado
Umbu-caju
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Description
A tropical tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae) that produces orange fruit. It grows in the dry Caatinga forests of Brazil.
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Edible Uses
About 10 species of Spondias bear edible fruits and have been domesticated for fruit production. These fruits are also consumed by herbivorous mammals such as deer. In the Western Ghats of Karnataka flower buds and tender fruits are used in pickle preparation. In Thai cuisine both the fruits and the tender leaves are eaten. In Odisha its called ambada, the fruit is used as a souring agent in curries.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be eaten fresh or made into jams and drinks.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the dry Caatinga forest in Brazil.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 87.9 | 195 | 46 | 1.1 | — | 14.8 | 0.4 | — |
