Introduction. The Cerrado is the largest biome in the state ofMinas Gerais, Brazil; it presents an enormous biodiversity represented by fruit species,highlighting murici (Byrsonima verbascifolia). The objective of our studywas to investigate the physical and physicochemical characteristics, occurrence andconcentration of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E and folates in murici fruits from theCerrado of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Materials and methods. Titratable aciditywas determined by volumetric neutralization, pH by potentiometry, soluble solids byrefractometry, moisture using an oven, ash using a muffle furnace, protein by themicro-Kjeldahl method, total dietary fiber by the non-enzymatic gravimetric method andlipids by Soxhlet extraction; carotenoids and vitamin C were analyzed by HPLC-DAD, andvitamin E and folates by HPLC with fluorescence detection. Results anddiscussion. The murici pulp contained 7.47 g·100 g–1 carbohydrates,5.13 g·100 g–1 lipids, 13.58 g·100 g–1 fibers and 71.58 g·100 g–1 moisture. The pH,titratable acidity and soluble solids were 3.93, 0.77 g citric acid·100 g–1 and10.73 °Brix, respectively. The results indicated that the fruit is an excellent source offiber and vitamin C (27.24 mg·100 g–1), a good source of vitamin E (1819.72 μg·100 g–1)for children and a source for adults and pregnant women. Folates were not found in murici.Conclusion. Murici stands out with regard to its nutritional value and cancontribute significantly to the supply of nutrients, especially fiber and vitamin C. Thus,consumption of these fruits should be encouraged among families residing in the Cerradoand in other regions of Brazil.