Camu-camu
Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia)—also known as caçari, araçá d’água, or sarão—is a wild species native to the Amazon floodplains and lakes. It is found in river courses from the state of Pará to Peru, where there are large concentrations.
The plant is found in the rainy season, partially or totally submerged. In the Amazon region, it is found in the wild. The camu-camuzeiro is little cultivated in domestic orchards.
Properties
Camu-camu’s primary importance is as a source of high vitamin C content. In the United States, Japan, and France, the pharmaceutical industry makes this fruit into vitamin C tablets.
Versatility
Besides pharmaceutical use, camu-camu pulp is used in functional foods and drinks, natural juices, yogurts, liqueurs, jellies, desserts, ice creams, and energy bars.