In a research conducted in Africa with different wild fruit trees,
among which the X. americana it was observed that the fruits of
this specimen are among those with the higher values of antioxidant
activity, relating to contents of phenolic compounds and flavonoids,
revealing itself to be a potential source of antioxidants
that can be used medically or as food to avoid the oxidation of cells
in the human body (Lamien-Meda et al., 2008).