My daughter, while doing her investigatory project in biology, quizzed me. “Mom, can you guess the fruit which tops the list in the Vitamin C content?” I blurted out, “Maybe it is orange or lemon.” She gave me a quick laugh and declared triumphantly that I was wrong. “Mom, the answer is camu camu.” “Camu...what?” Then started my inquisitiveness to know more about this exemplary superfood.
Sadly but surprisingly, though this fruit was cultivated by the people of the Amazon for more than 700 years and was being used by them to treat various diseases, its fame did not spread far and wide due to the fact that the storage and shipping of these wondrous fruits are extremely difficult. Showing a lot of resemblance to a cherry, this South American fruit is dark red or purple in colour with pulpy flesh and a single seed. As you can guess, being fortified with Vitamin C, its taste is very sour. It should be dehydrated and processed into a powder for culinary use.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Slow Mornings Happy Days
Setting up for peaceful day by embracing the art.
Import
From nautical origins to medical innovations and beyond.
My Anniversary
The memories now cherished alone.
Touching Lives
A reflection on the impact of an educator.
Insightful Idioms And Idiocies
Revealing the wit and charm in the fascinating world of words.
Stress The Good Cop?
A little bit of stress can be good for life.
THE UNSUNG SUPER LADIES
The challenges faced and overcame by army wives.
Good Morning...Friends
So sacred a relationship friendship is that it flourishes sans any selfishness.
Lagan Nu Custard
Exploring the delights of parsi cuisine
Back To Nature
Rediscovering the serene joys of agriculture and rural living.