Amazon on the plate

Bacuri
Origem
The bacuri, platonia insignis, is an
emblematic <strong>Amazon</strong>ian fruit,
originating from the Eastern <strong>Amazon</strong>.
It is known for its delicacy and its
particular elegant and refined taste.
The oval fruit with very thick bark of
citrus-yellow color grows in a high and
very erect tree, with wanted wood,
specially used in the shipping industry.
The layer of pulp that covers the
seeds, is very soft and thin. To
produce a small amount of pulp, it is
need to be scraped countless bacuris.
Among the seeds is developed a pulp
tongue, the appreciated “filho of
bacuri". Skin and seeds contain a
powerful resin. The bacurizeiro
regrowth spontaneously by the root.
Aroma
The soft white flesh is very delicate,
slightly acidic and aromatic and
elegant.
Use
The bark of freshly harvested fruit
contains a resin. The fruit should rest
a few days before being consumed.
From the pulp are prepared delicious
soft drinks, jams and mousses,
bonbons and ice creams.
Classic
Mousse and bonbons.
Exotic
Just pure to enjoy the whole
complexity of the flavors or a liquor
made of the pulp.
Unmissable
Mousse or ice cream with the perfect
balance between acidity and
sweetness.
The <strong>Amazon</strong> on the plate
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