Palmito
Heart of palm (or "palmito")
comes from a perennial palm tree native to the humid tropics of America.
For centuries it has been cultivated by indigenous communities in the Amazon
Region, as a subsistence plant on small farms. However, in recent years
it has aroused interest among farmers, industrialists and researchers from
Central America to Brazil. Heart of palm is soft, ivory-colored, firm in
texture and delicate in flavor and it is growing daily in the variety of
uses - the beauty of this gourmet vegetable is that it is so versatile.
Nutrition Proprieties Palm heart is easy to digest
and very high in fibers.It helps maintaining the health of your colon and
intestine.
Palmito
