Australian Kakadu Plum

The Australian Kakadu Plum is also known as the Billygoat Plum or Gubinge. Even though the name says plum, it more closely related to the almond.

It has some wonderful health benefits:

The Kakadu Plum has the highest concentration of Vitamin C on the Earth! They contain between 1,000-5,300 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams. That equals approximately 100 times the vitamin C concentration of blueberries and oranges! Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that improves brain function and fortifies the immune system. They are rich in dietary fiber. This makes the Kakadu Plum a great natural cure for constipation. Also, since fiber absorbs water from the colon, it also contributes towards a feeling of fullness. This fact, coupled with Kakadu plums' low calorie and fat content, makes them an effective weight loss food.

Contains a good amount of calcium and magnesium. This makes the Kakadu an excellent guard against osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions.

Contains a large amount of trace minerals and antioxidants that nourish and invigorate the skin, including vitamin E, zinc, iron, folate, lutein, and Vitamin C. Vitamins C and E are especially important for skin health because they neutralize cell-damaging free radicals, thereby guarding us from the premature aging effects associated with such damage.

Contain phytochemicals such as ellagic and gallic acids Can be used to treat inflammatory allergic diseases. A study published in the January/February edition of Anticancer Research showed that ellagic acid can kill cancer-causing cells and lower estrogen's role in contributing to breast cancer.

Great vegetarian source of iron, Vitamin E, and folate.

Strengthens the immune system.

Antioxidants in Kakadu Plum also have a significant potency to help fight against fat cells and prevent weight gain.

Indigenous people across Arnhem Land have been using this incredible superfood for everything from a source of food, to a healing remedy and antiseptic.

The roundish, light green fruits are usually eaten raw, although they can also be made into a jam. The greatest use of Kakadu plum fruits is for gourmet jams, sauces, juices, ice-cream, cosmetics, flavors and pharmaceuticals.