Amazon on the plate

Araçá boi
Origin
Contradicting the name, the araçá
boi or araça of California, Eugenics
Stipitata, grows on a shrub native of
western <strong>Amazon</strong>ia. The fruit has the
size of a large orange with velvety
and fine skin and a deliciously sour
and very fragrant pulp. It belongs to
the large family of Myrtaceaes, the
same of guava and other types of
“araças”. (Photos left, middle and
below). A very <strong>Amazon</strong>ian fruit, can
be harvested until three times a
year. Grows in typically backyards,
rarely can be found at street
markets, because it is so delicate
and perishable. Beyond, it loses its
perfume when heated.
Aroma
The perfume that mature fruits
exhale reminds of far lemon,
however it is more complex and
more fruitful. The aroma and the
delicious acidity are well-preserved
in refreshments, mousses and ice
creams.
Use
Refreshments, mousses and ice
creams.
Classic
Juice or ice cream that preserve the
delicate acidity.
Exotic
In raw sauces for meats, fish and
grilled meats.
Unmissable
In refreshment, sorbet or ice cream.
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