Appearance
Shape: elongated, resembling a small date
Size: small (about 15–25 g per fruit)
Color: Red, Yellow, Black, and Green
Peel: smooth, thin but tough (doesn't split easily)
Taste
Sweet, but less “sugary” than the yellow variety, with medium-low acidity and good balance; it has an intense and complex flavor, with notes of:
• slightly savory
• earthy
• quasi-umami
• Highly regarded in gourmet cuisine
Nutritional values (approximate)
Full of anthocyanins (antiossidanti potenti, responsabili del colore scuro), contiene licopene, buona presenza di vitamina C, poche calorie, alto contenuto di acqua.
Gli anthocyanins are associated with benefits for circulation and cellular protection.
Cooking uses
Excellent served raw (gourmet salads, tartare, bruschetta)
Pairs well with: red meat, aged cheeses, and smoked fish. Works well with dark sauces, confits, and reductions, and is used to add a pop of color to dishes.
