Peumo

Cryptocarya alba

fruit

Red berries of a tree in the laurel family, boiled in water to remove their bitterness, or held in the mouth for a few minutes until they sweeten; they are also made into jam.

Origin

Central Chile

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

After that time in hot water, the thin flesh around the stone is eaten, and the stone spat out; raw, the berries stay bitter.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Mapudungun it is called pegu.