It has healthy proteins and fats such as omega 3 and omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and because it also provides the body with fiber, vitamins A, C and D, carbohydrates, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.
Chontaduro is a sweet fruit, usually red, orange or yellow, produced mainly in regions of warm weather, in Colombia for example it is produced in the department of the Cauca Valley, although it is also harvested throughout Latin America.