Jostaberries are a relatively new fruit created in Germany in the 1970s through the crossing of black currants and gooseberries. The fruit is a deep reddish-purple color with a sweet-tart flavor and...
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Gooseberries are small, sour fruits that grow on bushes. They come in several colors, including green, red, purple, and yellow, and are popularly used in pies, jams, jellies, and flavoring...
While humans first started cultivating the humble grape almost 8,000 years ago, these ancient berries have been around for about 65 million years. Today, there are nearly 10,000 different types of...
Did you know that the medlar was referenced in Romeo and Juliet? The line, "the medlar, rotten with ripeness," references how the medlar fruit only gets better with time. As it develops, it becomes...
White currants are tasty pearl-like berries native to Europe and Asia. They are absolutely packed with lots of Vitamin C, and their sweet-tart flavor makes them a mainstay in desserts, jams, and...
A fascinating fruit from China, jujube is a nutrient-packed drupe used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. This sweet fruit is also an excellent food supplement and additive commonly used...