Brazilian Berries

The açaí palm is a palm tree cultivated for hearts of palm and for its fruit, known as the açaí berry. The berries are highly sought after due to their supposed medicinal properties, and they are often classified by pro... READ MORE

Guarana is a plant that is cultivated throughout northern parts of Brazil and Venezuela, countries that are often praised for their berries. The name of the plant comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. The tribe believes that guarana h... READ MORE

Cape gooseberry is a plump yellow fruit, yielded from an unusual perennial plant native to high-altitude areas. The plant and the fruit share the same name, and are believed to have originated in Brazil, from where they spread to other So... READ MORE

Jabuticaba are traditional Brazilian berries native to the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and São Paolo. The berries are dark purple in color with a thick skin and they grow on tree trunks. Jabuticaba berries have a very short shelf ... READ MORE