Native to tropical South America’s east coast, Pitanga also known as Brazilian Cherry is easy to be cultivated and high in antioxidants which help to prevent the free radicals that cause inflammation and diseases. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and iron. This bright red fruit – also known as Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora L.) – grows on a low bush and develops a unique sweet-sour taste as it matures. In its homeland, the Bahia region of Brazil, it is considered the ideal thirst quencher.
