The Barbados Cherries Ultimate Guide and Its Wise benefits

Photo by Wilvia Dsouza: Barbados Cherries; From Nikkon  83x Wide optical zoom ED VR 4.3- 357mm 1:2.8-6.5

                                                                             

- It is not disgusting, just sour

Having a Barbados cherry tree at home is a delight because we can either eat it raw despite its sourness or we can prepare a sweet juice out of it. I am not much of a fan of sourness, but this cherry grabs my attention. It is not just I who enjoys the cherry but also the birds endure them.

    If we go back to its history, this particular plant was first brought from Cuba to Florida in the year 1887-1888 from a nursery. The federal soil conservation department planted Barbados cherry trees to control erosion in Puerto Rico. Later it was commonly grown in many other countries.

Photo by Wilvia Dsouza; Barbados Cherries

Photo by Wilvia Dsouza; Barbados cherries

The Barbados cherry can survive both in tropical and subtropical regions and it easily adapts to both mediums and low rainfall regions. The tree grows well on limestone, marl, and clay. The most fascinating part of this tree is that it can tolerate a long period of drought. As per my observation, be it summer, winter, or rainy season, it bears fruit in all seasons. This fruit is bright red, thin skin, and very juicy.

The cherry or berry contains two to three seeds within but it is not an obstacle while chewing. It has a vital amount of vitamin C and this cherry greatly assists the immune system.

Photo by Wilvia Dsouza; Barbados Cherries

    Because of their rich taste and intense colour, the Barbados cherries are used in jams and jellies. These cherries are also used in alcoholic beverages like wine. Nobody can forget the cherries decorating ice cream pies and popsicles. It is even used to make syrups and sauces.

    This Barbados cherry is so healthy and beneficial that they help in the prevention of obesity, reduces aging, prevents liver damage, and helps in combating skin pigmentation issues.

    We need to be cautious about this fruit because some teenagers and young adults can lead to allergies such as itchy mouth, scratchy throat, swelling around the mouth or lips, and itchy ears. If you do have oral allergy syndrome then you can just cook them and eat.

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