Ber/Wild Indian Jujube/ बेर

Sundried Ker, preserved for leaner months

Common English Name: Wild Indian Jujube

Local Name: Ber, Jhadi ke Ber

Botanical Name: Ziphus nummularia

Category: Wild Berry

Season: Early winters

Grown In: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana

Taste/ Texture: Sweet and tangy

Culinary Use: Eaten fresh like a fruit. It is also sun dried and made into a tangy powder called ‘Ber Kutt’ which can be used as a seasoning.

Nutritional Benefits: Rich in antioxidants


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