Date plum is a small, naturally sweet fruit with an interesting name and a long history of use in parts of Asia and Europe. Scientifically known as Diospyros lotus L., it belongs to the Ebenaceae family and is related to other persimmon species. It is also called European date plum, Caucasian persimmon, or lotus tree. … Read more
Texas persimmon is a small, distinctive fruit native to parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and northern Mexico. Unlike the familiar orange persimmons commonly found in grocery stores, Texas persimmon produces small round fruits that turn deep purple to almost black when fully ripe. Known scientifically as Diospyros texana, this fruit is also called Texas persimmon, Mexican … Read more
American persimmon is a small, naturally sweet fruit that has been eaten in North America for centuries. Unlike many supermarket persimmons, the American variety is usually very soft when fully ripe and can have a rich, date-like sweetness. It is also an interesting source of vitamin C, carbohydrates, minerals, and plant compounds. The most important … Read more
Aronia berries, also called chokeberries, are small, dark-colored berries best known for their deep purple-black color and naturally high concentration of polyphenols. They are particularly rich in anthocyanins, procyanidins, and other plant compounds that have attracted scientific interest for their antioxidant and cardiometabolic properties. Unlike sweet berries such as strawberries or blueberries, fresh aronia berries … Read more
Dewberries (also known as trailing blackberry, wild blackberry, or blue bramble) are small, dark-colored wild berries belonging to the Rubus genus, the same broad plant group that includes blackberries and raspberries. They are valued for their sweet-tart flavor and naturally occurring fiber, vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Because “dewberry” can refer to several closely … Read more
Marionberries are a flavorful type of blackberry known for their deep purple-black color, juicy texture, and pleasantly sweet-tart taste. They are especially associated with Oregon, where the Marion cultivar has been an important trailing blackberry variety. Although they look similar to ordinary blackberries, marionberries have their own distinctive flavor and nutritional profile. They provide fiber, … Read more
Loganberries are a distinctive hybrid berry with the appearance of an elongated raspberry and a flavor that combines raspberry-like sweetness with the sharper character of blackberry. They are part of the Rubus group and are valued for their fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and naturally occurring polyphenols. Fresh loganberries can be difficult to find because they … Read more
Boysenberries are a juicy, dark-colored berry known for their sweet-tart flavor and soft texture. They are especially interesting from a nutrition perspective because they provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and naturally occurring polyphenols such as anthocyanins. Like other berries, boysenberries can be included in a balanced diet as a fresh snack, breakfast … Read more
Velvet apple is an unusual tropical fruit known for its soft, velvety skin, creamy flesh, and distinctive aroma. Although it is not as widely available as common apples, this fruit has been eaten traditionally in parts of Southeast Asia and is also known as mabolo. The scientific name commonly associated with velvet apple is Diospyros … Read more
Annona is a group of tropical and subtropical fruit trees known for their creamy, aromatic, sweet fruits. One of the best-known species is Annona squamosa, commonly called sugar apple, sweetsop, or custard apple. In India, it is widely known as sitaphal or sharifa. The soft pulp has a naturally sweet, custard-like texture and can be … Read more