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CHONTADURO Botanical extracts Vegetable oils

Common name: Chontaduro, pejibaye, cachipay, pijuayo and others.
Scientific name: Bactris gasipaes
Type of product: Non-timber forest product (NTFP).
Part used: fruit, pulp and seeds

Description:
Chontaduro is a tropical palm of slender growth and variable height, which can
reach up to 20 meters. It is a plant of great ecological and economic value in the
regions where it grows, producing clusters of edible fruits known as chontaduros.

Main properties:
The chontaduro is known for its high content of antioxidants, beta-carotene and
fatty acids that nourish and revitalize the skin. In food, it is valued for its energy
contribution and complete nutritional profile, ideal for energy and fortified products.

Sectors and some applications:

In food: In cosmetics:
nutritious flours, soaps, creams, lotions,
purees and snacks, perfumes, shampoos,
energy and sunscreens, body oils,
fermented drinks, facial and body masks,
production of oils suntan lotions, bath
and natural color. gels, hair treatments,
hair masks and hair
serums.
Main production regions:
Pacific and Amazon.
Portfolio BIO IN Cultivation/production methods:

Chontaduro is grown in agroforestry systems, favoring biodiversity and
preserving ecological balance.
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