Koster's curse

Miconia crenata

fruit

Small edible berries, gathered by Indigenous communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Origin

Tropical America

Where to find it

Along woodland edges and waste ground in the West Indies, from which it has invaded the forests of Réunion and Hawaii.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The berries are rinsed and eaten raw, fully ripe, spitting out the seeds if they are hard; they are also cooked into jam or juice.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

In the French Caribbean, its fruits are called blue candies.