This fruit is rich in high vitamin C, which transforms it into a real source of antioxidant, in 100 grams of the pulp contains 30 times more than any other citrus fruit.

As this fruit is a semi-aquatic species, can reach 7 months stay underwater for long periods of flooding about 20 or 30 degree heat without altering its properties, among which should be noted that it is an excellent astringent, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, emollient, nutritive, antiviral, anti-migraine, anti-depressant and a natural slimming.

On the other hand contain 63 times more ascorbic acid, beta carotene, calcium, iron, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine and is excellent protein involved in wound healing is a good shot, prevents diabetes, coughs, bronchitis, and alterations lung, it helps to make great mental strain, physical and sports.

As natural vitamin C promotes the formation of collagen, which is essential for the organism as it maintains many structures and assists in the formation of bones, teeth and gums, blood vessels and skin, can stimulate the body's natural defenses and intervene in the absorption of iron from other foods.

Exerts a preventive and therapeutic cell assault, due to oxidation of free radicals and is essential in those diets that require significant amounts of vitamin C.