The pink berries are the fruits of several species of shrubs of the genus Schinus which are used as spices.
Pink Bay grows on Reunion Island, South America, Florida, Madagascar, New Caledonia and Brazil. The best quality is called Calibre A+ and the berries are then homogeneous and fully mature. Only 5% of the harvest meets this specific calibre, intended for great chefs.
The world’s main producers are Brazil and Madagascar. (Sources : Wikipédia)
The pink berry has a powerful but not pungent fragrance. Its flavor is sweet, sweet, peppery and aniseed. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
In addition to being decorative, it goes perfectly with fish, shellfish, white meats, raw meats (tartars, carpaccios) as well as chocolate-based desserts.
👉 Too much pink berries are indigestible and can be toxic. A dozen grains per dish is enough.
Characteristics of pink berries
Bright pink colour;
Taste delicately peppery, fruity and slightly sweet (not spicy);
Sweet and aniseed fragrance;
Heat sensitive because they contain essential oils that evaporate rapidly;
Light, soft and hollow.
If you use a grinder to crush pink berries, use a coarse grinder.
To accompany all kinds of dishes
Pink berries are as good for savoury as sweet dishes. They make simple recipes for meals worthy of the greatest occasions! Here are some suggestions:
In sauce for duck or fish
In salads
In soups and soups
On meat or fish carpaccios
With cheese and fondues
On vegetables: sautéed or grilled
On pasta
Crushed on buttered bread slices
In aroma for herbal teas and teas
It is always best to add it at the end of cooking to keep its taste.
Health benefits
In addition to being decorative and tasty, pink berries have several medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory properties
Antiseptic and antibacterial properties
Antispasmodic properties
Relief of rheumatic and joint pain
Helps clean the respiratory tract and digestive disorders
Vasoconstrictive virtues
Effective in combating certain tropical infectious diseases
Conservation of pink berries
Ideally, pink berries should be kept in airtight boxes away from light, moisture and heat. Whole berries keep better and longer. Generally, there is no expiry date for the pink berries, we recommend an optimal shelf life of 2 years from the opening of the bag.
Pink Berry Recipe Ideas
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Where to find good quality of pink berries in Quebec or Canada?
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Pink berries are available on the boutique en ligne or in our different points de vente partenaires.
MATANA sells 100% natural and authentic products from Madagascar, for food industries and individuals. Its main objective is to make Madagascar known through its endemic and exceptional products. Its products are of high quality with exceptional health benefits.
MATANA imports products directly from Madagascar from local producers. It pays back a part of its profits to improve the living conditions of local farmers (Malagasy).