{"id":33096,"date":"2020-12-09T14:56:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T13:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bylandry.com\/envert-v2\/?post_type=produit&p=33096"},"modified":"2025-12-20T23:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:40:07","slug":"maya-nut-tree","status":"publish","type":"produit","link":"https:\/\/envol-vert.org\/en\/prod\/maya-nut-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Maya Nut tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Maya Nut tree, also called Gu\u00e1imaro (Brosimum alicastrum<\/em>), produces abundant edible seeds with two harvest seasons. While it is one of the most emblematic foods of Central American cultures, considerable efforts are being made in Colombia to preserve ancestral knowledge around the preparation of its seeds and to reintroduce its consumption into local diets.<\/p>\n

Gu\u00e1imaro has many benefits:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    The Gu\u00e1imaro tree is drought-resistant and can fix nutrients in the soil, fertilize it, and protect it from erosion.<\/div><\/li>
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    Animals benefit from its fruits that fall to the ground and from its nutrient-rich leaves.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
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    Gu\u00e1imaro also nourishes humans! Envol Vert has conducted several analyses, showing that it is a valuable nutritional resource. Its seeds contain:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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      High levels of amino acids (tryptophan), important for regulating sleep and hormones.<\/div><\/li>
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      Fiber, which supports healthy digestion.<\/div><\/li>
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      Calcium, potassium, and iron.<\/div><\/li>
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      15\u201320% protein content.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
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      It has a flavor similar to coffee and chocolate, and many recipes have been developed through partnerships with several chefs in Colombia.<\/p>\n

      Envol Vert accompagne les communaut\u00e9s \u00e0 transformer les graines de guaimaro en les s\u00e9chant et torr\u00e9fiant, pour en faire une poudre utilisable comme farine ou infusion. A partir de cette poudre, les communaut\u00e9s produisent \u00e9galement du \u201cdulce de Guaimaro\u201d, une p\u00e2te \u00e0 tartiner faite \u00e0 base de poudre de guaimaro, igname, lait, sucre, clous de girofle et cannelle.<\/p>\n

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