Bacupari, scientifically called Garcinia gardneriana, is a fruit that is native to South America known for its pleasant aroma, and taste like sweet custard but a bit acidic with a yellow to orange colour on the outside, inside lays a sweet pulp.
Researchers in Brazil has found that the extracts of the bark and seed of bacupari, have chemicals that fight germs that cause cavities and are said to have good anti-cancer properties as well.
It is commonly used to make jam and preserves and the seeds are used medicinally a fruit that belongs to the Clusiaceae family.
Bacupari fruit is used for weight loss too. It is beneficial for those suffering from obesity.
It can fulfill the dreams of the obese people who want to be slim.
Garcinia reacts with the carbon content of the lipid molecules and transform them, which leads to weight loss. In recent times, overweight is a very common problem.
That is why it is used in large amounts in the markets and in medicines of obesity.
Bacupari is packed with therapeutic properties that can normalize a lot of imbalances in the body such as anti-inflammatory, digestive, and anti-obesity properties but more research needs to be done to back these claims.
But nevertheless, we all know that people who eat more fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases as fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.
Bacupari fruit have a few side effects and must be consumed in moderation as eating too much can cause some kind of discomfort in some people but others can experience no side effect.
And though no known serious side effect have been acknowledged, during pregnancy it is best to contact health care provider first before consumption.