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Amazonian Flavors and Traditions: Açaí and Jambu (SciCast #670)
2025 • E46 Nov 21, 2025 1h 32m
Have you ever eaten Jambu? Have you at least heard of it? Everyone knows about açaí, but do you know what real açaí is? How do these foods fit into the culture and economy of northern Brazil? How does the famous "numbing" sensation of jambu work scientifically?
Recording Team: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Gustavo Rebello, Lenin Machado, Daniela Andrade, Diego Squinello.
Recording Team: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo de Matos, Gustavo Rebello, Lenin Machado, Daniela Andrade, Diego Squinello.