Camu camu is not widely known in Europe but has been widely used in the Amazon for millennia. The Camu Camu is first and foremost a small tree that can sometimes reach up to 3 meters high. The Camu Camu will produce red-orange fruit. The Camu Camu of Toamasina Counter comes from wild harvest and is traditionally harvested by tribes of Brazilian Amazon.
Its richness in Vitamin C, places it at the forefront of the most invigorating edible fruits. But it must be known that its extraction is very expensive and not perfect, so its vitamin C content is less than that of acerola, while in fruit it is the camu camu that contains the most vitamin C.
It is a fruit that will be of great nutritional interest thanks to its other vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E. Camu camu increases fatigue resistance and helps to fight external aggression. It is therefore a valuable ally for the winter season to keep fit and strengthen its immune system.
The flavor of the Camu Camu
The taste in the mouth of the Camu Camu is clear and marked by a touch of acidity melted in citrus notes. Its taste offers a finish that will have a touch of original freshness. The Camu Camu is particularly interesting to enrich a dish, dessert and crunchy. It can even be used as a 100% natural dye for a pinkish-beige hue.