Properties
The fruit contains peptine, galacturonic acid, resins and minerals, vitamin C and other components able to manage glycaemia and cholesterol. It may have therapeutic qualities related to coronary heart disease and diabetes, due to its ability to regulate the metabolism of lipids and sugar in the blood.
Nutraceuticals
- Peptine
- Galacturonic acid
- Hydroxytryptamine
- Resins and mineral salts
- Vitamin C