The
consumption of fruit has multiple benefits. As it is widely known,
they are a source of fiber which is essential for the proper functioning
of the digestive system. They also have important levels of vitamins
A, E, and C, proteins, natural sugars, water, and they do not contain
cholesterol. The pulps preserve all of these benefits and ensure
the continuous availability of each variety of fruit. Consumers
do not have the problem of maturing fruit and avoid the loss of
fresh fruit that is not consumed immediately.
Fruits
may be classified in four large groups: Acid, semi-acid, sweet,
and neutral.
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Among
the acid fruits are the pineapple, the orange, the lemon, the
passion fruit and the blackberry. Among the semi-acid fruits
are the Brazilian guava, Lulo, Molli fruit, Strawberry, Soursop,
and Tree Tomato. Pink Guava, Papaya, Mango and Apples are classified
as sweet fruits and the Coconut, the almond and other nuts are
classified as neutral. |
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This
classification is important to avoid mixing fruits that may
cause harmful chemical reactions in the human organism. |
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Acid
and semi-acid fruits do not permit any kind of mixture, while
sweet fruits can be mixed among themselves. |
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Acid
fruits are excellent to lower triglyceride, cholesterol, and
uric acid levels. |
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Consumption
in the morning before breakfast is recommended. Orange specially
must be consumed alone. Citric fruits in general have an element
that helps the body eliminate cancer-inducing chemicals. |
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Semi-acid
fruits are rich in proteins, while sweet fruits are rich in
vitamins A, C, and E. |
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Vitamin
C decreases the incidence of heart problems and breast cancer
and raises the capacity of the immune system, protecting the
organism against infections. |
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In
general all fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber,
low on calories and fat-free. |
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Fiber
from fruits is important for the correct functioning of the
organism, especially when regulating the digestion. |
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Another
very important property of fruits is their high water content. |
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