Cupuassu

Botanical Name: Theobroma grandiflorum

Botanical Description: Cupuaçu is a tropical rainforest tree belonging to the Malvaceae family, native to the Amazon basin in South America.

Cosmetic Benefits: Cupuaçu butter is rich in fatty acids, phytosterols, and polyphenols, which help moisturize, soften, and protect the skin. It has emollient properties that help improve skin elasticity and promote a smooth, supple complexion.

Scientific Overview: Cupuaçu fruits are large, oblong berries with a brown, woody shell and creamy pulp. They are related to cacao and are known for their sweet, aromatic flavor.

Cultivation and Harvest: Cupuaçu trees grow in the wild in the Amazon rainforest and are also cultivated in Brazil. The fruits are harvested when fully ripe and can be eaten fresh or processed into various products.

Plant Morphology: Cupuaçu trees have large, glossy leaves and produce clusters of flowers that develop into fruits. The fruits contain numerous seeds surrounded by a creamy white pulp.