31 Nutritious Purple Fruits To Add to Your Diet

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Discover the benefits and flavor profiles of different purple fruits
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There are many kinds of purple fruits and most of them are beautiful, tasty, and extremely good for you! Beyond those similarities, though, the world of purple fruit is incredibly varied with many different shapes, sizes, and flavors to explore. For this article, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of purple fruits from all over the world and included their descriptions, flavor profiles, health benefits, and culinary uses. If you’re ready to discover what purple fruits have to offer, scroll on down!

Types of Purple Fruits

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Purple fruits get their color from a natural plant pigment called anthocyanins. Because anthocyanins are potent antioxidants, almost all purple fruits are considered superfoods with incredible health benefits! Popular types of purple fruits include blackberries, blueberries, Concord grapes, passionfruit, and plums.

1

Acai berry

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  1. Acai berries are small, round fruits that look similar to blueberries. They grow on acai palm trees in South and Central America. Because of their high concentration of antioxidants, acai berries are considered to be a “superfood,” which explains why they’ve become so popular in recent years! Acai berries spoil within a day of harvesting, so you can only buy them frozen or in juice, powder, or puree form in the United States.[1]
    • Flavor profile: Berry, dark chocolate, and red wine flavors.
    • Health benefits: The antioxidants in acai berries can help protect against chronic illnesses like cancer and diabetes, lower cholesterol, boost brain health, and aid digestion.
    • How to use: Blend frozen acai berry puree or powder into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt bowls.
    • Did you know? Acai berries (and many other purple fruits) get their purple color from a natural plant pigment called anthocyanins which are powerful antioxidants.
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Bilberry

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  1. Bilberries, also known as European blueberries, are the common blueberry’s intensely tart cousins. They grow on small, wild shrubs native to northern Europe and are otherwise difficult to cultivate. Because they’re mostly wild-harvested, bilberries usually aren’t available year-around and supplies can be limited outside of Europe (although there has been some success growing them in some areas of North America and Asia).[2]
    • Flavor profile: Sharp, intensely tart, dry on the tongue (similar to dry red wine).
    • Health benefits: These antioxidant-rich berries have high levels of anthocyanins which can promote heart health, reduce inflammation in the body, improve circulation, and support eye health.
    • How to use: Bake them into muffins, mix them into oatmeal or yogurt, add to smoothies, or make jams and preserves. Cooking can bring out their rich flavor and make their tartness more palatable.
3

Blackberry

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  1. Blackberries are herbaceous perennials that grow on thorny shrubs or trailing vines. They are widely cultivated throughout the United States, Mexico, certain areas of Europe, and other countries where the climate is temperate and mild.[3] Like so many other purple fruits, blackberries are considered to be a superfood due to their extremely high levels of antioxidants.[4]
    • Flavor profile: Complex tart and sweet flavor with earthy undertones.
    • Health benefits: Blackberries are high in vitamins C, K, and E, rich in dietary fiber, and high in antioxidants. They may help prevent chronic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, age-related cognitive decline, and cardiovascular diseases.[5]
    • How to use: Snack on them fresh or add them to oatmeal or yogurt, bake them into pies, muffins, or cobblers, add them to smoothies, or make homemade jam.
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Black cherry

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  1. Black cherry trees are native to eastern North and Central America and Mexico. The trees blossom with beautiful white flowers in the spring and go on to produce the small, dark purple stone fruits in the summer. A black cherry tree generally requires 10 years of growth before producing fruit, so if you’re interested in growing this tree, just be aware that it’s a long game![6]
    • Flavor profile: Intense, tart, slightly bitter, with a hint of sweetness.[7]
    • Health benefits: Rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants that support heart health and reduce inflammation. High in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
    • How to use: Because of the tart and bitter flavors, black cherries usually aren’t eaten fresh. Use them for baked desserts, homemade jams, cordials, and syrups.
    • Important note: Only eat the flesh of black cherry fruits. The pits and stems can be moderately poisonous to humans.
5

Black chokeberry

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  1. Black chokeberries, also known as aronia berries, are small, round, dark purple berries that are native to North America. They look very similar to blueberries, but their flavor is far more intense, tart, and astringent, and they have a slightly granular texture. They’re often better cooked than used fresh because of their intense tart flavor.[8]
    • Flavor profile: Tart and slightly bitter with earthy and berry notes.
    • Health benefits: Rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants. High in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese. Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.[9]
    • How to use: Mix into smoothies, make juice, jams, sauces, and syrups, or bake into muffins and other desserts.
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Black currant

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  1. Black currants are small, dark purple berries that grow on thornless bushes in temperate climates, especially in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. They’re beloved for their bold, tangy flavor and have achieved “superfood” status due to their exceptional nutrient content. They look similar to blueberries and are often available year round in fresh and frozen form.[10]
    • Flavor profile: Bold, sharp, tangy, and rich with hints of cherry, grape, and floral notes.
    • Health benefits: Antioxidant-rich and may lower heart disease risk, boost skin and eye health, support the immune system, and reduce inflammation.[11]
    • How to use: Add to jams, smoothies, baked goods, sauces, syrups, and herbal teas.
7

Black sapote

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  1. These compact fruits are similar to persimmons in shape and size. They start out green and firm, and the skin slowly wrinkles and turns purple as they ripen. They have chocolate-brown flesh on the inside and taste similar to chocolate, which is why they're often called the “chocolate pudding fruit.” The seeds inside must be removed before eating.[12]
    • Flavor profile: Mild and sweet with hints of chocolate, caramel, honey and molasses.
    • Health benefits: High in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
    • How to use: Often used in desserts like mousse, ice cream, and pie filling. They also pair well with tropical fruits like pineapples, coconut, papayas, and passion fruit.
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8

Black wolfberry

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  1. Black wolfberry, also known as black goji, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. They are delicious fruits with exceptional nutrient content, and they’re also popularly used to make herbal teas that are a gorgeous and vivid blue-purple in color.[13]
    • Flavor profile: Tart and earthy with mild berry notes.
    • Health benefits: Rich in antioxidants that can boost immune, eye, and cellular health. Very high in fiber, protein, and vitamin C.[14]
    • How to use: Sprinkle over oatmeal, add to trail mixes or granola, or eat fresh.
9

Blueberry

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  1. The blueberry is one of the most popular fruits in the world–and with good reason! It’s yet another purple fruit that’s considered to be a superfood due to extremely high antioxidant levels. Blueberries are also sweet, easy to grow, plentiful year around, and can be frozen in large quantities to enjoy whenever you like.[15]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet with mild tartness and juicy texture.
    • Health benefits: High in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin K, and vitamin C. May help reduce inflammation, improve brain and heart health, and reduce cancer risk.[16]
    • How to use: Eat them plain, sprinkle on oatmeal, cold cereal, or yogurt, or stir them into baked goods, add them to smoothies, or use in baked goods.
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10

Boysenberry

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  1. The dark purple-maroon boysenberry is actually a hybrid–it’s a cross between a loganberry, red raspberry, and blackberry. They can be used interchangeably with blackberries, although they’re slightly plumper and sweeter, and they’re abundantly available throughout the spring and summer months. You can also find them in the frozen section of most grocery stores.[17]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet and tart with berry notes and floral undertones.
    • Health benefits: Boosts immunity, aids digestion, and an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants.
    • How to use: Eat fresh on their own or sprinkle them on yogurt or oatmeal, bake them into desserts, add to smoothies or fresh salads, or make jams and jellies.[18]
11

Concord grapes

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  1. Concord grapes are yet another antioxidant-rich superfood in the nutritious realm of purple fruits. These purple grapes may be small, but they pack a punch, and they’re high water content can help keep you hydrated. Grapes are super portable and convenient, so you can easily toss them in a baggie or lunch bag. 100% Concord grape juice is also easy to find and has the same health benefits as the fresh fruit.[19]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, bold, slightly musky with earthy and floral undertones.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and copper. May boost the immune system and brain health, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, protect the heart, and prevent cancer.[20]
    • How to use: Eat fresh, drink the juice, make jelly, or freeze for a refreshing snack.
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12

Cowberry

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  1. Cowberries, also known as lingonberries, are small berries that belong to the same family as blueberries and cranberries. They grow on perennial shrubs and are cultivated in cooler climates in North America, Canada, Scandinavia, and Europe. Because of their super tart flavor, they’re usually cooked or used as garnishes rather than eaten fresh as a snack.[21]
    • Flavor profile: Tart, acidic, and mildly sweet.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, may support urinary tract health and healthy gut bacteria, and regular blood sugar.[22]
    • How to use: Stir into yogurt or oatmeal, serve with meat dishes, or make preserves, syrups, and sauces.
13

Dead man’s fingers

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  1. Dead man’s fingers, also known as the blue bean tree, is a rare tropical fruit tree that grows in China, Northeast India, and East Asia. The long, thin purple fruits grow in clusters of three. To eat them, you split the fruit along a middle seam, similar to a snap bean, to reveal the edible gelatinous pulp inside (which you can scoop or slurp out).[23]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet and grape-like with notes of vanilla and watermelon.
    • Health benefits: High in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
    • How to use: Scoop out the fresh pulp, remove the seeds, and enjoy!
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14

Dewberry

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  1. Dewberries are very similar to blackberries and are found throughout North America and Europe. They typically grow in thick, wild, prickly brambles that trail along the ground in places you wouldn’t expect (in fact, there’s probably a patch growing somewhere near your home–that’s how common they are).[24]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, mildly tart, and intense with earthy undertones.
    • Health benefits: High in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants.
    • How to use: Excellent for eating fresh and to make jams, jellies, pies, cobblers, or wine.
15

Elderberry

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  1. These small, dark purple berries have been considered medicinal since the time of ancient Egypt. Not only are these fruits used to make medicines, but the bark, leaves, flowers, and roots can also be used in various medicinal ways, making them extremely popular in alternative health circles. Elderberries grow wild on shrubs throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia, and North America.[25]
    • Flavor profile: Bold, earthy, tart, and mildly sweet.
    • Health benefits: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Promotes health immune system function, reduces inflammation, may reduce severity of cold and flu symptoms.[26]
    • How to use: Use the cooked berries to make jams, syrups, pie filling, or herbal teas.
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16

Figs

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  1. Figs are incredibly unique! The deep purple, teardrop-shaped fruit comes from the ficus tree, but technically, each “fruit” is a cluster of flowers growing inside a pod! Because they’re so succulent and sweet, eating them can definitely satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Figs are a little higher in sugar than other purple fruits, so try to enjoy them in moderation.[27]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet with notes of honey, jam, and floral undertones.
    • Health benefits: High in fiber, potassium, and calcium. May improve heart health, aid in digestion, and balance blood sugar (in moderation).
    • How to use: Eat fresh, pair with cheese and salads, add to desserts.
17

Huckleberry

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  1. Huckleberries grow abundantly in the wild all over North America. They’re small and round like blueberries, but much darker purple and have a bolder, more vibrant flavor. They aren’t easily cultivated, so they’re mostly wild-harvested–which can make them hard to find in supermarkets. If you’re lucky enough to live near a farmer’s market or grocery store that gets them seasonally, stock up![28]
    • Flavor profile: Bold and sweet with earthy and berry notes.
    • Health benefits: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, manganese, fiber, and vitamin A.
    • How to use: Bake into pies, make jams or syrups, or stir into muffin or pancake batter.
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18

Jaboticaba

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  1. The jaboticaba, also known as the Brazilian grape tree, produces small, round, deep purple berries. This tropical fruit is rare and usually not eaten outside of Brazil and Central America, but it’s gaining more attention as a nutrient powerhouse and may become more readily available in the future. Jaboticaba's grape-like flavor and creamy, velvety texture is highly sought after in culinary circles![29]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, acidic, grape-like.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, cardioprotective, and antiproliferative properties.[30]
    • How to use: Eat fresh or make/buy juice or preserves.
19

Jamun berry

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  1. Jamun, also known as the Java plum or Indian blackberry, has been valued for its health benefits in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Jamun is also an important fruit in Hindu religion and culture. Its leaves are often used to decorate marriage pedestals.[31]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, tart, herbal, and astringent.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
    • How to use: Eat fresh, sprinkle on salads, pizzas, or charcuterie, blend into smoothies, make jams, preserves, or syrups.
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20

Mangosteen

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  1. Mangosteen is a tropical fruit with a deep purple rind and bright white inner flesh. It’s long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat skin infections, wounds, and diarrhea. It mainly grows in Southeast Asia and is somewhat obscure outside of that region (and fairly pricey if you do come across it). It can be grown in other tropical climates, though, so it may become more available in the future.[32]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, tangy, refreshing, slightly citrusy.
    • Health benefits: Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective properties.[33]
    • How to use: Eat fresh, or add to salads and smoothies.
21

Maqui berry

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  1. This exotic, dark purple berry grows in South America and is sustainably harvested by the Mapuche indigenous people of Chile. The Mapuche people have used the plant’s leaves, stems, and berries medicinally for hundreds of years. While this tiny berry is not well-known outside of South America, it’s starting to make waves in the health community for being nutrient-dense and extremely high in antioxidants.[34]
    • Flavor profile: Rich, sweet, slightly earthy.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of antioxidants. May support eye, skin, and heart health. May reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.[35]
    • How to use: Blend into smoothies, sprinkle over yogurt or oatmeal, add to granola bites.
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22

Marionberry

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  1. The marionberry is a specific strain of blackberry cultivated mainly in Oregon (the fruit gets its name from Marion County, Oregon). These berries affectionately called “the cabernet of blackberries” because of their deliciously juicy, rich, and complex flavor.[36] Like most purple berries, marionberries are prized for their nutrients and high levels of antioxidants.[37]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, rich, earthy, slightly tart.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
    • How to use: Add to smoothies or bake into pies, jams, and cobblers.
23

Mulberry

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  1. Mulberries look like elongated blackberries. They grow on trees native to China and have been cultivated throughout Asia, Africa, America, Europe, and India. The mulberry has been used medicinally in China for centuries and is gaining ground in the West, as well. Beyond medicinal uses, these berries are enjoyed all over the world for their deliciously bold flavor.[38]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet with undertones of blackberry and fig.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, and fiber. Contains antioxidant, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.[39]
    • How to use: Eat fresh, dry for snacks, add to smoothies and yogurt, bake in desserts.
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24

Passionfruit

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  1. This popular oval-shaped tropical fruit has a tough, wrinkled purple skin on the outside and vibrant orange juicy pulp and edible seeds on the inside. It mainly grows in the tropical climates of South America, Australia, South Africa, Hawaii, and India. It’s extremely popular for its unique flavor and juicy, nutrient-dense pulp.[40]
    • Flavor profile: Bold, sweet, and tart with citrus notes.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, fiber, and folate.
    • How to use: Spoon the pulp over yogurt, blend it into smoothies, use in cocktails and beverages, or make desserts.
25

Plum

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  1. There are over 200 different plum varieties and they come in a range of colors. Purple plums are particularly high in antioxidants and have a bold flavor and juicy texture that make them popular all over the world. They’re often dried to make another popular snack: prunes! Both fresh and dried plums are infinitely portable and extremely nutritious.[41]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, juicy, refreshing.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins. May protect against cancer, inflammation, constipation, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
    • How to use: Eat fresh, sprinkle over salads, use in baked desserts, grill them with meats and veggies, dry them to make prunes.[42]
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26

Purple akebi

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  1. This unique, sausage-shaped purple fruit is native to Japan and grows on trailing vines during the early fall. Underneath the rind is a soft, creamy pulp filled with seeds–both are edible. The soft pulp is sweet and the seeds add a crunchy texture and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the sweetness. The blooms are also known for the candy-like scent![43]
    • Flavor profile: Mildly sweet, juicy, and creamy with notes of pear, coconut, and melon.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of vitamin C, zinc, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B6. They have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
    • How to use: Scoop out the soft pulp and eat it fresh, add it to smoothies, or slice it up with the rind on and fry, grill, or sautee the slices.
27

Purple gooseberry

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  1. These small, round fruits have a thin, slightly hairy skin and sweet-tart flavor. It’s yet another purple fruit that’s called a superfood due to its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The harvest season for gooseberries is late summer/early fall, but they grow easily throughout the United States and are typically available year-around in both fresh and frozen form.[44]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet, tart, and slightly acidic with grape-like notes.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, copper, and manganese.
    • How to use: Bake them into pies and tarts, make homemade jam, eat them fresh or add them to smoothies, or fold them into pancake or muffin batter.[45]
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28

Purple nectarine

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  1. Purple nectarines, also known as blood nectarines, are round, smooth-skinned stone fruits that are deep purple or maroon on the outside and vibrant orange on the inside. The center pit is not edible but can easily be removed. They’re quite similar to peaches, although they don’t have the fuzzy skin that peaches are known for! They’re beloved for their semi-crisp texture and sweet, honey-like flavor.[46]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet and juicy with honey and floral notes.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins. They support gut and cardiovascular health, reduce cancer risk, and aid in weight management.[47]
    • How to use: Eat fresh, add to salads, smoothies, desserts, or yogurt, or grill them.
    • Fun fact: While nectarines are very similar to peaches, they actually belong to the same family as roses![48]
29

Saskatoon berry

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  1. These tasty purple berries, which look similar to blueberries in size and shape, are native to North America, Europe, and Africa. Despite their similarities with blueberries, saskatoon berries are actually more closely related to apples![49] The berries taste deliciously sweet but surprisingly low in sugar content, so they’re a great option if you have diabetes or struggle with your blood sugar levels.[50]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet with notes of blackberry, almond, and apple.
    • Health benefits: Excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and heart healthy minerals with anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antidiabetic properties.[51]
    • How to use: Bake into muffins or desserts, make homemade jams or syrups, use them in drinks.
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30

Sloe berry

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  1. The sloe berry, also known as sloe, is the fruit that grows on the blackthorn shrub. Blackthorn grows mainly throughout Europe, western Asia, northwest Africa, New Zealand, and the eastern United States. Sloe berries look like very small plums and are widely believed to be an ancestor of the plum. However, unlike the sweet plum, sloe berries are extremely bitter and tart when eaten fresh, so they’re usually cooked.[52]
    • Flavor profile: Tart, sour, and highly astringent when eaten fresh.
    • Health benefits: High in antioxidants, vitamins C and E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
    • How to use: Use them to make desserts, jams, or liqueurs.
31

Star apple

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  1. This deep purple fruit is mainly grown and eaten in Latin America, although it’s available in limited quantities in Florida and Hawaii. You may also be able to find star apples at farmer’s markets and Asian or Hispanic markets. The fruit gets its name from the star-shaped pattern of its seeds and has a soft, pulpy texture with a unique applesauce-like flavor.[53]
    • Flavor profile: Sweet and creamy with tropical and grape-like notes.
    • Health benefits: Rich in antioxidants and high in vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus.
    • How to use: Scoop out the soft, pulpy flesh and eat it fresh or add it to smoothies and salads.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Amber Crain has been a member of wikiHow’s writing staff for the last six years. At wikiHow, Amber develops both how-to articles and quizzes. Amber graduated from the University of Houston where she majored in Classical Studies and minored in Painting. Before coming to wikiHow, she worked in a variety of industries including marketing, education, and music journalism. She's been a radio DJ for 10+ years and currently DJs a biweekly music program on the award-winning internet radio station DKFM. Her work at wikiHow supports her lifelong passion for learning and her belief that knowledge belongs to anyone who desires to seek it.
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Updated: August 26, 2026
Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
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