Why You Should Make Eating Golden Berries Part Of Your Diet

What Do They Look and Taste Like?

This is very much a tropical summer fruit, and the taste reflects that. It’s sweet with a citrus flavour, and there’s something of an acidic aftertaste which makes it ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes.

It’s actually related to the tomato, and when you slice the berries open you’ll see the resemblance to their cousins, with small edible seeds. They’re native to Brazil, but thrive in multiple warm climates.

What Are The Health Benefits?

‘Superfood’ is a word so overused it’s lost most of its meaning, but one thing’s for sure – golden berries give you bang for your buck.

They’re low in calories and fat, but high in good stuff like fibre, beta-carotene and vitamins C and K. Like blueberries, golden berries are bursting with antioxidants, which help slow ageing and reduce the incidence of some cancers. Some believe they have immune boosting and anti-inflammatory effects.

However, Heathline also warns golden berries can be poisonous – but that’s only if you eat them unripe. They’re actually part of the nightshade family, so if you eat them before they’re ready, you may ingest solanine, which could lead to diarrhoea and a pretty unhappy stomach.

How Best To Eat Them?

It’s a fruit, so if you can’t be bothered to cook, you can just eat them as is. They’re perfect in a salad with other summer fruits – think blueberries, pears and apricots for maximum juiciness – or even in a savoury salad with quinoa and kale.

Considering how pretty the little golden spheres are, they’re a very Instagrammable (and delicious) addition to the top of your morning porridge or smoothie bowl.

If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, whip up a tart jam using this recipe from Taruna Deepak.

Like all good berries, they also make for a zingy addition to your favourite sweet treats. Just try this recipe from the Raw Chocolate Company which incorporates the fruit into fudge.