Common name: Aguaje, Buriti, Moriche Palm Fruit, Ité Palm Fruit
Botanical name: Mauritia flexuosa L.f.
Plant part: Fruit
Category: Western Powders & Chinese Powders

Product Overview

Aguaje Fruit Powder comes from the fruit of Mauritia flexuosa, a palm tree native to tropical regions of South America. The tree grows in wetland environments, particularly across parts of the Amazon Basin.

The fruit has orange to reddish-orange flesh and naturally contains carotenoids, lipids, and other plant compounds. These constituents contribute to the fruit’s colour and nutritional profile.

Aguaje powder can vary in colour, flavour and composition depending on fruit maturity and processing. Therefore, check the supplier’s specifications to confirm whether the product contains fruit pulp, whole fruit, or additional ingredients.

Nutritional Value

Aguaje fruit contains naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds. Depending on the raw material and processing method, these may include:

• Carotenoids, including beta-carotene
• Naturally occurring lipids
• Dietary fibre
• Other plant compounds

Composition

Aguaje fruit contains several naturally occurring components:

• Carotenoids: Pigments that contribute to the fruit’s orange colour.
• Lipids: Naturally occurring fats found in the fruit pulp.
• Dietary fibre: The amount depends on the fruit material and processing method.
• Other plant compounds: Their levels vary with fruit maturity and processing.

The precise composition may differ between batches.

Traditional Uses and Botanical Properties

Aguaje has a long history as a food resource among communities in the Amazon region. People traditionally consume the fruit fresh or use its pulp in drinks and other food preparations.

The fruit’s bright colour comes partly from its carotenoid content. Today, manufacturers also process aguaje into powders for use as a botanical or food ingredient. However, the powder’s properties depend on the fruit material and manufacturing process.

Uses

Aguaje Fruit Powder may serve as an ingredient for:

• Smoothies and beverage mixes, when the supplier confirms food-grade suitability
• Food product development
• Botanical research
• Other suitable formulation applications based on the product’s specifications

Before using the powder in food or beverages, confirm its food-grade status, ingredient list, and recommended handling instructions.

Precautions

Aguaje Fruit Powder may be suitable for different applications depending on its processing and quality.

• People with known allergies to the product or its ingredients should avoid use.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before using concentrated botanical products for medicinal purposes.

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