Grumichama

Eugenia brasiliensis

fruit

Small purple-black or yellow cherries, sweet and juicy, raw or as jam.

Origin

Atlantic Forest (Brazil)

Where to find it

Planted in gardens in São Paulo and Paraná; it is also found in Florida and Hawaii among enthusiasts.

Season (United States)

November to January

Preparation

Fully ripe, they are eaten raw with their thin skin, spitting out the stone.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The fruits ripen barely a month after flowering.