Spondias tuberosa L., popularly known as umbuzeiro, imbuzeiro or jique is a small tree, belonging to the anacardiaceae family, originating in the semi-arid plateaus of northeastern Brazil, which stands out for providing shade and warmth. The umbuzeiro conserves water in its roots. , which can store up to a thousand liters, and, in addition, produces a potato, which, in times of great drought, is used as food. Umbuzeiro lives for an average of 100 years, and is considered a symbol of resistance. The fruit also helps to fight chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes and is rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, nutrients that help, among other things, strengthen immunity. “The main property of umbu is the vitamins of complex A, complex B and complex C.

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