Frutas nativas do povoado brejo da fortaleza, Ipiranga do Piauí: (re)conhecer, utilizar e preservar

Abstract

Ipiranga do Piauí is a city known for its sugar cane and buriti plantations, but its wealth goes far beyond these two products. As a transition region between the Cerrado and Caatinga biomes, its geographical location, soil, and climate favor the presence of native fruit-bearing trees. The fruits found in the region have potential gastronomic uses, and this study aimed to provide information on: puçá-preto, inharé, marfim, murici, ameixa amarela, tuturubá, and mutamba, which can be found in the Brejo da Fortaleza settlement, interior of Ipiranga do Piauí. The research focused on: exposing images, describing physical-chemical data, and informing how they can be used in gastronomy. Based on the data, people can get to know, use, and preserve these trees. This study can be seen as initial research, with the possibility of being used in other studies, and consequently bringing people closer to these fruits and the topic in question. Further studies are suggested, given the limited available literature on the subject.