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Jabuticaba fruit has a round shape and will turn from bright green when immature to dark purple when fully ripe giving it an appearance similar to that of a concord grape. Measuring on average one inch in diameter the tough skin of the Jabuticaba offers a tannic and resinous flavor. Within the skin is a pulpy, translucent white to rosy pink flesh surrounding one to five round and flat, light brown seeds. The flavor of the Jabuticaba flesh has been likened to that of muscadine grapes, which are known for their fruity and flowery qualities. It is a cauliflorous tree meaning that the flowers and fruits grow directly from the trunks and large branches of the tree rather than from stems. They may be found in small clusters or individually up and down the trunk of the Jabuticaba tree.
Jabuticaba is available in the summer in subtropical climates and year-round in tropical climates.
Jabuticaba, or Jaboticaba, may also be referred to as Brazilian grape tree and is botanically classified as Plinia cauliflora and a member of the Myrtaceae family. It is a tropical or subtropical evergreen tree native to Brazil that produces thick-skinned purple fruits that resemble large grapes. Jabuticaba is one of the most popular native fruits in Brazil. It is widely consumed fresh when in season and as a juice product and preserve year-round. As a result of its highly perishable nature, fresh Jabuticaba fruit is rarely available outside of its immediate growing regions.
In Brazil, Jaboticaba fruit is one of the richest native sources of antioxidants, specifically of anthocyanins with most of them being located in the skin of the fruit. The fruit’s purple skin contains a significant amount of tannins, water-soluble polyphenols which have been the subject of some nutritional debate as to whether they are good or bad for humans. Some studies indicate that tannins exhibit carcinogenic activity which in some people when consumed in mass can impact health negatively. Recent studies, however, show that plant tannins such as found in Jaboticaba fruit have massive antioxidant potential and are being tied to a long list of curative and preventative health benefits.
In its native home of Brazil, Jaboticaba is popularly eaten fresh out of hand simply by squeezing the flesh out of the fruit’s skin using the thumb and forefinger. Jaboticaba can be used to make jams, marmalades, and other preserves. It is also popularly squeezed to make a fresh juice or fermented to make wine and liqueurs. Jaboticaba can be used with or without the skin still attached though removal of some or all of the skin will reduce the tannin content. Jaboticaba begins to ferment three to four days after being harvested and should ideally be used within that time frame.
Brazilian aborigines consumed jaboticaba as a snacking fruit and used it to make a fermented wine. It has also long been used in Brazilian traditional medicine to treat inflamed tonsils, asthma, and gastrointestinal distress. In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais during Jaboticaba season, the fruit can be found sold by a multitude of street vendors. So much fresh Jaboticaba fruit is consumed during its season that the streets and sidewalks nearby where it is sold are often stained purple from the discarded fruit skins. The fruit is so important in Minas Gerais that an image of the tree even appears in the city of Cotagem’s coat of arms, and in the city of Sabará a celebration of the fruit is held annually.
Jaboticaba is thought to have originated in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Some species of Jaboticaba are also indigenous to Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, northeastern Argentina, and Paraguay. Jaboticaba first made their way to Santa Barbara, California around 1904. Today Jaboticaba trees can be found growing in various Southern California locations as well as in Northern California in San Francisco and San Jose. In Brazil trees can grow as tall as forty-five feet, in California, trees tend to be shorter only growing to fifteen feet on average. Jaboticaba trees are very slow growing and can take eight to ten years to produce their first fruits.
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Description/Taste
Jabuticaba fruit has a round shape and will turn from bright green when immature to dark purple when fully ripe giving it an appearance similar to that of a concord grape. Measuring on average one inch in diameter the tough skin of the Jabuticaba offers a tannic and resinous flavor. Within the skin is a pulpy, translucent white to rosy pink flesh surrounding one to five round and flat, light brown seeds. The flavor of the Jabuticaba flesh has been likened to that of muscadine grapes, which are known for their fruity and flowery qualities. It is a cauliflorous tree meaning that the flowers and fruits grow directly from the trunks and large branches of the tree rather than from stems. They may be found in small clusters or individually up and down the trunk of the Jabuticaba tree.
Seasons/Availability
Jabuticaba is available in the summer in subtropical climates and year-round in tropical climates.
Current Facts
Jabuticaba, or Jaboticaba, may also be referred to as Brazilian grape tree and is botanically classified as Plinia cauliflora and a member of the Myrtaceae family. It is a tropical or subtropical evergreen tree native to Brazil that produces thick-skinned purple fruits that resemble large grapes. Jabuticaba is one of the most popular native fruits in Brazil. It is widely consumed fresh when in season and as a juice product and preserve year-round. As a result of its highly perishable nature, fresh Jabuticaba fruit is rarely available outside of its immediate growing regions.
Nutritional Value
In Brazil, Jaboticaba fruit is one of the richest native sources of antioxidants, specifically of anthocyanins with most of them being located in the skin of the fruit. The fruit’s purple skin contains a significant amount of tannins, water-soluble polyphenols which have been the subject of some nutritional debate as to whether they are good or bad for humans. Some studies indicate that tannins exhibit carcinogenic activity which in some people when consumed in mass can impact health negatively. Recent studies, however, show that plant tannins such as found in Jaboticaba fruit have massive antioxidant potential and are being tied to a long list of curative and preventative health benefits.
Applications
In its native home of Brazil, Jaboticaba is popularly eaten fresh out of hand simply by squeezing the flesh out of the fruit’s skin using the thumb and forefinger. Jaboticaba can be used to make jams, marmalades, and other preserves. It is also popularly squeezed to make a fresh juice or fermented to make wine and liqueurs. Jaboticaba can be used with or without the skin still attached though removal of some or all of the skin will reduce the tannin content. Jaboticaba begins to ferment three to four days after being harvested and should ideally be used within that time frame.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Brazilian aborigines consumed jaboticaba as a snacking fruit and used it to make a fermented wine. It has also long been used in Brazilian traditional medicine to treat inflamed tonsils, asthma, and gastrointestinal distress. In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais during Jaboticaba season, the fruit can be found sold by a multitude of street vendors. So much fresh Jaboticaba fruit is consumed during its season that the streets and sidewalks nearby where it is sold are often stained purple from the discarded fruit skins. The fruit is so important in Minas Gerais that an image of the tree even appears in the city of Cotagem’s coat of arms, and in the city of Sabará a celebration of the fruit is held annually.
Geography/History
Jaboticaba is thought to have originated in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Some species of Jaboticaba are also indigenous to Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, northeastern Argentina, and Paraguay. Jaboticaba first made their way to Santa Barbara, California around 1904. Today Jaboticaba trees can be found growing in various Southern California locations as well as in Northern California in San Francisco and San Jose. In Brazil trees can grow as tall as forty-five feet, in California, trees tend to be shorter only growing to fifteen feet on average. Jaboticaba trees are very slow growing and can take eight to ten years to produce their first fruits.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Jabuticaba. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Rare Fruit Australia |
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Jaboticaba Cheesecake |
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Jaboticaba Jelly |
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Vista Farmers Market
Ben's - Subtropicals Poirier
Near Vista, California, United States760-822-9951 About 231 days ago, 6/30/18 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Sanford farmers market Near Sanford, Florida, United States About 252 days ago, 6/09/18 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 293 days ago, 4/29/18 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Specialty Produce. Fresh at Specialty Produce from San Diego! 
Vista Farmers Market
Ben's - Subtropicals Poirier
Near Vista, California, United States760-822-9951 About 294 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Ben's - Subtropicals Poirier
Near Vista, California, United States760-822-9951 About 301 days ago, 4/21/18 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Sanford Farmers Market Near Sanford, Florida, United States About 336 days ago, 3/17/18 
Vista Farmers Market
Ben's Subtropical's
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-751-1605 About 553 days ago, 8/12/17 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Near Vista, California, United StatesAbout 637 days ago, 5/20/17 Spotter's comments : Jabuticaba spotted at Vista Farmers Market. |
