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Capulin (Jamaica cherry)

Capulin, also called Jamaica cherry, is a small, soft, juicy Muntingia calabura fruit eaten fresh or used in cooked preparations.

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About Capulin (Jamaica cherry)

Capulin, also called Jamaica cherry, is the small fruit of Muntingia calabura. The ripe fruit is round, with thin red skin and soft, juicy flesh containing numerous tiny seeds; its flavour is sweet and mild.

The fruit is eaten fresh and may also be used in cooked preparations. It is a delicate fruit, and availability as a dried or processed product should not be assumed from the name alone. Fresh fruit is the edible form described here.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Jamaica cherry

English

Muntingia fruit

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Capulin (Jamaica cherry) nutrition & diet

Capulin (Jamaica cherry) nutritional value

Reference: jamaica cherry 12047

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
91kcal
Protein
2.1g
Carbs
17.9g
Fat
2.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

The description refers to fresh fruit; cooked or preserved products can differ in moisture and may include added ingredients. Compare the same edible form.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Tabla de composición de alimentos de Centroamérica: Primera sección (1996) — 12014 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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