The Amazonian pear, also known as Araza Boi, is a fruit tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador:
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AppearanceThe fruit is large, round, and smooth, with an orangish-yellow color and a bubbly texture.
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TasteThe fruit has a distinct sweet and sour flavor, similar to a blend of lemon, passion fruit, pineapple, and white peach.
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UsesThe fruit is used to make juices, jams, jellies, ice creams, desserts, and hot sauce. It can also be dehydrated or used to produce essential oils.
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Nutritional valueThe fruit is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and contains high levels of potassium and nitrogen.
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Medicinal propertiesThe fruit is rich in antioxidants and is sometimes used as a treatment for parasites.
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Other characteristicsThe fruit tree is cold-sensitive and won't tolerate a freeze. It prefers moderate water to avoid root problems and leaf chlorosis.
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Other namesThe fruit is also known as Araza in Spanish and Araca, Araca Boi in Portuguese