It is the most nutritious food of tropical fruits, important in the diet of children and expectant mothers. It contains 5 times more vitamin A than carrots and is a good source of protein, in addition, there are carbohydrates, fibers, calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C, and oleic acid.
The oil of the fruit represents the highest content of vitamin A in the world (up to 5000 IU / g of oil)."