Monday October 28th, 2024

Jabuticaba is now among the world’s top 100 best-rated fruits, according to a ranking released by TasteAtlas, a platform renowned as a true gastronomic encyclopedia. The Brazilian fruit was highlighted in the TOP 10, placing eighth on the list.

The site describes jabuticaba as “a typical Brazilian fruit, native to the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and São Paulo. It has a dark purple color, a thick skin, and the fruits grow directly on the tree trunks.”

Rich in anthocyanin, a pigment present in the skin and pulp, jabuticaba offers protective benefits to the body, helping to neutralize free radicals. It is also a source of minerals such as potassium and phosphorus, and contains B-complex vitamins and a good amount of fiber, essential for proper intestinal function. Studies indicate that this nutrient combination may promote heart health by helping balance cholesterol levels.

 

Brazilian Fruits in the World Ranking

In addition to jabuticaba, other Brazilian fruits also made it onto the TasteAtlas list. Açaí came in at 29th, while guaraná reached the 60th spot. Cape gooseberry, widely popular throughout Latin America, was also included in the ranking, occupying the 74th position.

 

TOP 10 Best Fruits in the World According to TasteAtlas

1. Rodakina Naoussas Peach (Greece)
2. Valencian Citrus Fruits (Spain)
3. Portokalia Maleme Chanion Kritis Orange (Greece)
4. Truskawka Kaszubska Strawberry (Poland)
5. Mandarini Chiou (Greece)
6. Mangosteen (Indonesia)
7. Primitivo Grape (Italy)
8. Jabuticaba (Brazil)
9. Saperavi Grape (Italy)
10. Limone di Sorrento (Italy)

 

TasteAtlas does not rely on evaluations from gastronomic experts, but on ratings provided by the platform’s own users. They rate typical dishes and foods from different countries, assigning scores from 0.5 to 5. To create rankings, such as the world’s best fruits, the site calculates the average rating received by each item, resulting in an overall classification.