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)