Amazon on the plate

Mari gordo /
Umari
Origin
The fruit “mari” or “umari”,
originates of the <strong>Amazon</strong>. There are
two types of umari: The umari
Poraqueiba paraenses is orange and
grows in on a tree up to 40 m high.
The umari Poraqueiba sericea is
more cultivated in the state of
<strong>Amazon</strong>as, grows in a tree up to 12
m height and is color is a deep
purple ranging up to a bright black.
The oval fruits with a smooth shell
have a size of 4-10 cm. The 2-5 mm
thick fat pulp involves a woody core.
Aroma
It has a pleasant taste, a strong and
characteristic aroma with a slightly
earthy savor which resembles
butter.
Use
In natura or with cassava flour or
smashed as a paste which is put on
the bread at the place of butter.
Classic
Gnawed away from the core or
mixed with “farinha”.
Unmissable
Consumed in nature.
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