Common Name: Chrysophyllum Lucentifolium
ensuring an extended shelf life post-harvest
Botanically known as Psidium guajava
Savory Dishes: Used in chutneys
sharing botanical kinship with other well-known fruits like guava (Psidium guajava) and jaboticaba
Pequi Live Plant (Caryocar brasiliense) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Common Name: Chrysophyllum LucentifoliumPequi is a spiny, tropical fruit native to Brazil, especially the Cerrado region, with a strong, unique flavor often described as a mix of citrus, pineapple, and hazelnut. The bright yellow pulp surrounding a large, hard shelled seed is edible after cooking and is used to flavor dishes like chicken and rice, while the fruit's oil is used in cosmetics and food products. Due to its sharp, spiny rind, the fruit is considered "dangerous" and requires