VIRGIN UCUUBA BUTTER 1KGORIGIN The nameof the Ucuuba tree means in the indigenous language ucu (grease) andyba (tree), prefers flooded regions, and reaches a height of 25 to 35 m. The seeds are rich in fats (60 70%). The wood is of excellent quality and used for particleboard and laminated wood, which endanger intensively the remaining forest resources. POPULAR USAGE The Ucuuba butter is widely used by forest peoples in the manufacture of candles for lighting due to its high