We eat our fruits and everyone has a favourite. However, we might need to chew on some of the world's rarest before we can say we have a favourite. We will do a countdown from 10 to 1. Today we begin with No. 10. Come on, let's explore nature!
Cupuacu is a fruit with thick shell and soft, palatable pulp. You may sleep off in the Amazon forest chewing on this one; that is where it grows. It is also cultivated in some parts of Peru. It grows 8 inches long and weighs 2kg. The health benefits are amazing!
This Amazonian treasure contains vitamins b1, b2 and b3. It contains a huge concentration of antioxidant which strengthens the body tissue. It also helps in building immunity and fights against heart diseases. It's butter is precious to the beauty world as it contains five main fatty acids. It is used to treat the skin and hair. If you love chocolate, you would relish on cupuacu! It belongs to the chocolate family.
Want to catch up on nature? Look out for No. 9 which will be published today. Trust me you can't get enough of nature!
Facts sourced from : Vietnamtimesorg.vn
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