Dried Barberry, also known as “Zereshk”, will add a mouthful of sweet and sour to any of your favorite recipes. Whether you’re cooking a Persian rice dish or experimenting with Middle Eastern cuisine, you’re sure to find a use for these little rubies.

• Barberries’ sharp taste is compatible with a multitude of food, from granola and trail mix to saffron chicken and pilaf. These barberries are also a natural source of pectin, making them the perfect base for a tasty jelly. Their jewel-like appearance and the bright red color even makes them an attractive and edible garnish. If your recipe is too sweet or has a flavor that is overwhelming the dish, using a couple scoops of dried barberries can help to mellow out the sweetness.

• Our dried organic barberries are dried without any additives such as sugar or oils making them a delicious and healthy treat. So, there is no wrong way to enjoy this healthy addition to your daily diet.

• These tiny berries pack a powerful punch of tart and tangy flavor, adding complexity to both sweet and savory dishes. The subtle sourness creates a versatile flavor profile in marinades and salad dressings.

• When paired with caraway, cardamom, dill, fennel, or tarragon, barberries can complement the rich flavor of chicken pork and lamb chops.

Health Benefits:
• Organic barberries are rich in many key antioxidants including Vitamin C. They have been used for hundreds of years to treat gout and dissolve kidney stones.

• Barberries can be an effective treatment for bladder, urinary, yeast and gastrointestinal infections

• Barberries can also be used as an aid in treating a sore throat, heart burn, sinusitis, bronchitis, nasal congestion and respiratory inflammation

• Berberine is a natural compound found in barberries that has excellent antibacterial, anti fungal and antiprotozoal properties. This is an excellent way to help fight against respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and inflammation.

• Berberine found in barberries acts on the smooth muscles that line the intestines helping aid in improved digestion and reduced gastrointestinal pain. It can also help treat diarrhea from food poisoning.

• To support overall health and well-being, barberries are rich in B-complex vitamins. A single serving of dried barberries is high in antioxidants, which fight free radicals and reduce the risk for premature aging. Barberries can be an effective cleanser for the liver and is used to promote vigor and immunity.