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BURITI Vegetable oils
Common name: Burití, Canangucha Species, ingredients and companies
Scientific name: Mauritia flexuosa
Type of product: Non-timber forest product (NTFP).
Part used: fruit, pulp and seeds.
Description:
Buriti is an Amazonian palm tree. Its fruit is extracted from the Mauritia
flexuosa palm, known for its reddish color and its use in various food and
cosmetic applications. Its oil is highly valued in natural and traditional products.
Main properties:
Buriti oil is high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, rich in vitamins E and A,
making it an excellent ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic products, moisturizers
and sunscreens. In food, it is valued for its nutritional profile and its contribution
of vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Sectors and some applications:
In food: In cosmetics:
food supplements, anti-aging products,
pulps, jams, oils moisturizers,
and dressings. sunscreens and hair
oils, among others.
Main production regions:
Amazon.
Cultivation/production methods:
Buriti is grown in Amazonian agroforestry systems that respect and promote
biodiversity. The fruits are harvested by rural communities in a sustainable
manner, respecting the natural cycles of the palm.
