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    Nance fruit-Byrsonima crassifolia

    By SylviaSeptember 26, 2016Updated:July 6, 2017No Comments8 Mins Read
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    Nance fruit Quick Facts
    Name: Nance fruit
    Scientific Name: Byrsonima crassifolia
    Origin Native to Tropical America
    Colors Orange to yellow (Fruit)
    Shapes Small ball shaped, round, ovate to globose; Width: 8-12 cm; Diameter: 0.8-1.5 cm (Fruit)
    Flesh colors White, juicy
    Calories 82 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin C (115.11%)
    Total dietary Fiber (22.11%)
    Carbohydrate (14.62%)
    Manganese (12.09%)
    Vitamin K (11.08%)
    Health benefits Lead toxicity, Treats cancer, Prevent heart problems, Treats diabetes, Reduce sprain and inflammation
    More facts about Nance fruit
    Nance fruit is a slow growing tree native to the Tropical America. It is primarily cultivated in Peru, Southern Mexico, Pacific side of Central America, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Brazil, St. Martin, Cuba, Haiti, Trinidad, Curacao, Isle of Pines, Puerto Rico, Dominica and The Dominican Republic. It belongs to the acerola family of Malpighiaceae.

    It is suitable to the tropical and subtropical climates. The tree bears yellow to dull orange or red flowers during spring to fall and fruits on August and September. The white and juicy flesh of yellow fruit has pungent and distinct flavor. Cao cimun, Golden-spoon, Craboo, Maurissi, Maricao cimun, Murici, Indano, Chaparro, Peraleja, Nance, Changunga, Yoco, Nanche, Muruçi, Kraabu, Chacunga, Savanna serrette are the common names of nance fruit. It attracts butterflies, bees and birds.

    Plant

    Byrsonima crassifolia is the slow growing, large shrub or tree which grows up to 33 feet high. The leaves are opposite, ovate-elliptic or oblong-elliptic; 3.2-17 cm long and 4-7 cm wide. The flowers are 10-20 cm long and 1.25-2 cm wide; yellow or dull orange, red with five petals. Fruit is small ball shaped, round, ovate to globose; 8-12 cm wide and 0.8-1.5 cm in diameter. The fruit has white and juicy flesh, pungent, distinct aroma and thin skin. The fruit include 1 to 3 white seeds which is 0.5-1.2 cm in diameter. The tree has dark brown, fissured and rough bark. The inner bark is pinkish. It has tall or short and straight or crooked trunk.

    Nutritional value

    The serving size of 112 grams of Nance fruit grants 90.32 g of water, 82 calories, 0.74 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat, 0.64 g of ash, 19.01 g of carbohydrate, 8.4 g of dietary fiber, 9.31 g of total sugars, 4.01 g of glucose and 5.3 g of fructose. It offers 115.11% of Vitamin C, 12.09% of manganese, 11.08% of Vitamin K, 9.33% of Vitamin E, 5.81% of potassium, 5.38% of iron, 5.24% of magnesium, 5.20% of calcium and 5.11% of copper.

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    Health Benefits of Nance fruit

    The fruits of Nance tree have a single large stone that contains about 2 to 3 seeds. Nance is loaded with minerals and vitamins such as Vitamin K, Vitamin C, thiamine, Vitamin E, riboflavin, pathogenic acid, niacin, folate and manganese. The fruit is an excellent source of soluble dietary fiber, protein, iron, fat, carotene and phosphorus. This provides enormous health benefits to the humans. It helps to prevent from the memory loss, hair fall and wrinkles. It also reduces the risk of dementia and depression. It enhances the formation of antibodies and red blood cells in the body. The leaves are used to make the tea leaves. It possesses antioxidants which help to eliminate the harmful agents as it enhances the immune system. Some health benefits of Nance fruit have been discovered which is discussed below:

    1. Lead toxicity

    The children of urban areas mostly suffer from lead toxicity which is a serious health problem. Those children who are bare to lead have abnormal growth and development. It also leads to the learning disabilities, behavioral problems and low IQ. It may injure the kidneys and raise the blood pressure. The intake of Vitamin C supplements helps to lower the level of blood lead.

    1. Treats cancer

    The high intake of fruits and vegetable are associated with the reduction in the chances of various types of cancer. The studies show that the increase intake of Vitamin C helps to reduce the risk of mouth, lungs, colon, throat, stomach, rectum and esophagus cancer.

    1. Prevent heart problems

    The research shows that there is negative relationship between the intake of insoluble fiber and diastolic and systolic blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol level. Additionally, soluble fiber reduces the bad cholesterol by obstructing the dietary cholesterol absorption. The increased intake of diet rich in fiber helps to lower the chances of heart disease, hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

    1. Treats diabetes

    Soluble fiber assists to slow the digestion and stabilize the level of blood sugar. This enhances the sensitivity of insulin and controls the spikes of blood sugar and conditions such as diabetes. The studies show that the dietary fiber and glucose level has inverse relationship so the high fiber helps to prevent the resistance of insulin that is formed due to the elevated level of glucose.

    1. Reduce sprain and inflammation

    Manganese is an aid for inflammation and sprains. It helps to increase the superoxide dismutase level which is due to the antioxidant properties found in this mineral. The arthritis patients have low level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) which possesses anti-inflammatory properties that is required for them. The addition of manganese helps to raise the synthesis and SOD function which also reduces its symptoms. (1)

    1. Maintains sugar level

    Manganese helps to control the sugar level found in the human blood. This helps to prevent the chances of diabetes. Manganese maintains the normal secretion and synthesis of insulin as well as the uncertain drops in the blood sugar could be regulated. This provides the normal life for the diabetic patients. (2)

    1. Clot blood

    Vitamin K helps to clot the blood due to the role in the amalgamation of prothrombium. The blood clot includes the set of molecules which continuously circulates over the bloodstream. Protein Z enhances the thrombin activities in order to enhance the relationship with phospholipids present in the cell membranes. It helps to improve myelodyplastic syndromes.

    1. Reduce bleeding

    Vitamin K helps to lower the liver bleeding, jaundice and absorption of poor nutrient. The problems related with gastrointestinal system due to low presence of Vitamin K are sprue, obstructions, colitis and Crohn’s disease.

    1. Repair skin

    Vitamin E enhances the walls of skin capillaries, elasticity and moisture. It acts as anti-aging nutrients in the body. Vitamin E lowers inflammation in the body, skin by maintaining the youthful skin. The antioxidant properties protect the skin from ultraviolet rays, cigarette smoke and cancer. The intake of Vitamin C with Vitamin E helps to eliminate the skin inflammation and reduces the signs of eczema and acne. It speeds up the healing process and regeneration of cells.

    1. Assist vision

    Vitamin E lowers the chances of age related disease, macular degeneration which could result blindness. Vitamin E is beneficial for the vision. The adequate intake of beta carotene, vitamin C and zinc is essential. The high intake of Vitamin A and Vitamin E helps to enhance the healing and vision in the people who are undergoing the laser eye surgery.

    Traditional uses

    • The plant helps to cures pulmonary diseases, rashes, wounds and diarrhea.
    • The intake of a cup of leaf tea for three times in a day helps to cure the aching bones, anemia, fatigue and rheumatism.
    • The bark is used to treat diarrhea.
    • This fruit helps to reduce the cholesterol and fats which also prevents from constipation.
    • It helps to treat skin wrinkles, hair fall and memory loss.
    • The Mixe Indians of Mexico use the bark to cure gastrointestinal disorders and skin infections.
    • The infusion made from the bark is useful for diarrhea and enhance menstruation.
    • It is effective for the pulmonary complaints, indigestion, leucorrhea and gum disease.
    • It is used as an antidote for the snakebite in Belize.
    • The bark is used in Guyana as a poultice for wounds.
    • Mexicans use the pulverized bark for the ulcers.
    • The bark is also used to hide tans, poison fish, treat gastrointestinal, pulmonary diseases as well as skin infections.
    • The roots are used as a treatment for illnesses.
    • Roots and stems are believed to possess antibacterial properties.
    • In Mexico, it is used medicinally to firm up the loose teeth.
    • It possesses an antidote, astringent, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, emmenagogue and purgative activities.
    • The external use of bark as a poultice or wash is helpful for skin infections, wounds, ulcers etc.
    • The leaves infusion is helpful for the high blood pressure.
    • The leaves wash is used to clean and ease ulcers.
    • The sap of leaves and bark is used to cure gonorrhea.
    • In Central America, the tea made from the leaves is used to eradicate stress, rheumatism, anemia, aching bones and fatigue.

    How to Eat

    • It is also preserved in a bottle for the future use.
    • It is used to prepare carbonated beverages, jellies, jams and also used as meat stuffing.
    • Fruits are consumed raw, cooked as dessert and added to soups.
    • The fruit is used as an ingredient in sherbets and jellies.
    • In Mexico, Nance is cooked with olives and rice.
    • In Panama, fruit is used with flour and sugar to make pesada de nance.
    • In Brazil and Mexico, Nance is used to make juice and ice cream due to its mild sour and sweet taste.
    • In Nicaragua, it is a vital ingredient for the dessert named raspados.

    Precautions

    • Those who are allergic to Nance fruit should not consume or use it.
    • Excessive consumption should be avoided.

    References:

    http://www.hear.org/pier/species/byrsonima_crassifolia.htm

    http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/125410/

    https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=8222

    https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vitamins/health-benefits-of-vitamin-c-or-ascorbic-acid.html

    https://draxe.com/high-fiber-diet/

    https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vitamins/health-benefits-of-vitamin-k.html

    https://draxe.com/vitamin-e-benefits/

    http://www.backyardnature.net/yucatan/nance.htm

    http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Byrsonima_crassifolia.PDF

    https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/nance.html

    http://www.fruitsinfo.com/nance-fruit.php

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byrsonima_crassifolia

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    Nance fruit Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Byrsonima crassifolia

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Plantae (Plants)
    Subkingdom Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
    Superdivision Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
    Division Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
    Class Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
    Subclass Rosidae
    Order Polygalales
    Family Malpighiaceae (Barbados Cherry family)
    Genus Byrsonima Rich. ex Kunth (Byrsonima)
    Synonyms
    • Byrsonima coriacea (Sw.) DC.
    • Byrsonima cotinifolia Kunth
    • Byrsonima crassifolia f. cubensis (A.Juss.) Nied.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia f. ferruginea (Kunth) Griseb.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia subsp. insulata Cuatrec.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia var. jamaicensis (Urb. & Nied.) Urb. & Nied. Byrsonima crassifolia f. kunthiana Nied.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia var. lanceolata Cuatrec.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia var. moureila (Aubl.) DC.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia var. peruviana Nied.
    • Byrsonima crassifolia var. spruceana Nied.
    • Byrsonima cubensis A.Juss.
    • Byrsonima cumingiana A.Juss.
    • Byrsonima fagifolia Nied.
    • Byrsonima fendleri Turcz.
    • Byrsonima ferruginea Kunth
    • Byrsonima ferruginea var. moureila Benth.
    • Byrsonima jamaicensis Urb. & Nied.
    • Byrsonima karwinskiana A.Juss.
    • Byrsonima lanceolata DC.
    • Byrsonima laurifolia Kunth
    • Byrsonima laurifolia var. guatemalensis Nied.
    • Byrsonima montana Kunth
    • Byrsonima moritziana Turcz.
    • Byrsonima moureila (Aubl.) Loudon
    • Byrsonima panamensis Beurl.
    • Byrsonima pulchra DC.
    • Byrsonima rhopalifolia Kunth
    • Byrsonima spruceane Nied.
    • Malpighia coriacea Sw.
    • Malpighia cotinifolia Spreng.
    • Malpighia crassifolia L.
    • Malpighia laurifolia Spreng.
    • Malpighia montana Spreng.
    • Malpighia moureila Aubl.
    • Malpighia pulchra Sessé & Moc.
    • Malpighia rhopalifolia Spreng.
    • Malpighia rufa Poir.
    • Frozen
    • Canned
    Nutritional value of Nance, frozen, unsweetened
    Serving Size: 1 Cup without pits, thawed, 112 g

    Calories 82 Kcal. Calories from Fat 11.7 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 90.32 g N/D
    Energy 82 Kcal N/D
    Energy 343 kJ N/D
    Protein 0.74 g 1.48%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.3 g 3.71%
    Ash 0.64 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 19.01 g 14.62%
    Total dietary Fiber 8.4 g 22.11%
    Total Sugars 9.31 g N/D
    Glucose (dextrose) 4.01 g N/D
    Fructose 5.3 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 52 mg 5.20%
    Iron, Fe 0.43 mg 5.38%
    Magnesium, Mg 22 mg 5.24%
    Phosphorus, P 11 mg 1.57%
    Potassium, K 273 mg 5.81%
    Sodium, Na 3 mg 0.20%
    Zinc, Zn 0.1 mg 0.91%
    Copper, Cu 0.046 mg 5.11%
    Manganese, Mn 0.278 mg 12.09%
    Selenium, Se 0.4 µg 0.73%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.017 mg 1.42%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.02 mg 1.54%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.325 mg 2.03%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.202 mg 4.04%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.024 mg 1.85%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 9 µg 2.25%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 9 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 9 µg N/D
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 103.6 mg 115.11%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 4 µg 0.57%
    Vitamin A, IU 83 IU N/D
    Beta Carotene 45 µg N/D
    Alpha Carotene 3 µg N/D
    Beta Cryptoxanthin 6 µg N/D
    Lutein + zeaxanthin 637 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.4 mg 9.33%
    Tocopherol, beta 0.06 mg N/D
    Tocopherol, gamma 2.11 mg N/D
    Tocopherol, delta 0.32 mg N/D
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 13.3 µg 11.08%

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of Nance, canned, syrup, drained
    Serving Size: 3 Fruit without pits, 11.1g

    Calories 11 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1.26 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 8.31 g N/D
    Energy 11 Kcal N/D
    Energy 44 kJ N/D
    Protein 0.06 g 0.12%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.14 g 0.40%
    Ash 0.06 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 2.53 g 1.95%
    Total dietary Fiber 0.8 g 2.11%
    Total Sugars 1.74 g N/D
    Sucrose 0.01 g N/D
    Glucose (dextrose) 0.82 g N/D
    Fructose 0.91 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 5 mg 0.50%
    Iron, Fe 0.04 mg 0.50%
    Magnesium, Mg 2 mg 0.48%
    Phosphorus, P 1 mg 0.14%
    Potassium, K 22 mg 0.47%
    Sodium, Na 1 mg 0.07%
    Zinc, Zn 0.01 mg 0.09%
    Copper, Cu 0.006 mg 0.67%
    Manganese, Mn 0.019 mg 0.83%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.002 mg 0.17%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.002 mg 0.15%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.033 mg 0.21%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.002 mg 0.15%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 1.2 mg 1.33%

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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