Red Bayberry - 杨梅

Red Bayberry has a slight anise aroma and a subtle fruity, sweet-tart, woody with notes of mango, apricot, guava and peach. Some might find the texture of the red bayberries grainy and gritty with somewhat muted flavour. The bay berry fruit contains a hard seed in the centre that is inedible and should be discarded before consumption.

STORAGE

Red Bayberry also known as arbutus will only keep for a few days in the refrigerator, so eat them quickly. Wash them if you are going to consume them. To remove impurities from waxberries, soak them in salt water and mix gently. Waxberries can be eaten whole, without the seed, or sprinkled with salt after washing.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Bayberries can be mixed into salads, added to juices and smoothies and steeped in tea. They can also be boiled down into jams, jellies, preserves and syrups, baked into cakes, pies and cobblers, poached in sugar water and served cold or cooked into sauces. The fruit can also be used in soups and stews or pureed into a paste for desserts. It is important to know that the juice of bayberries can stain, so care should be taken to avoid permanent stains.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Strengthen the immune system
• Protect the cells against free radical damage
• Reduce inflammation
• Balance fluid levels within the body
• Regulate nerve functioning
• Build strong bones and teeth
• Assist in anti-aging
• Stimulate the digestive tract

Rich In vitamin C, vitamin E, antioxidants, potassium , iron, thiamine, riboflavin, carotene, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus

Common Names: Chinese Bayberry, Chinese Strawberry, Waxberry, Myrica Rubra, Yangmei, Yamamomo, Chinese Bayberry, Japanese Bayberry, Red Bayberry, Myrica Cerifera, Waxberries, Yumberry, 杨梅