Ber fruit: Ber

Ber , known as “Badara” in Ayurveda, is a delicious fruit and an effective herbal remedy against various diseases. This fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, B1 and B2. Ber fruit is yellowish to reddish or blackish or green drupe, with white flesh, juicy, sweet, becoming mealy in fully ripe fruit. Fresh ber fruit is generally eaten as it is. Ber is a low calories fruit loaded with dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals that makes it an excellent option as a healthy snack. Packed with vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, ber fruit triggers the immune response and keep infections at bay. The fruit is a soft, juicy, drupe that is 2.5 cm diameter, though in some cultivars the fruit size may reach up to 6.25 cm long and 4.5 cm wide. The form may be oval, obovate, round or oblong; the skin smooth or rough, glossy, thin but tough. The fruit ripen at different times even on a single tree.