Schisandra berries
Fruit
Refrigerator
The schisandra berry is also called five-flavoured fruit. The outer rim and flesh are sweet and sour, the stone is sharp and bitter and the whole fruit is salty. The combination is often used as a mild pepper, hence the name pepper berry. You find the fruit mainly in the Far East. Here, they are used for medicinal applications.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Preferably store schisandra berries spread out on a plate in the fridge, they will keep for a few days. Make sure they do not get damp. If necessary, lay the berries on kitchen paper to absorb moisture.
You can also freeze them: place the schisandra berries side by side on a flat plate and let them freeze. Then wrap them in a plastic container or freezer bag and put them back in the freezer. In the freezer (at - 18°C), schisandra berries can be kept for a few months.
How do I know if the berries are no longer good? The schisandra berries are then mouldy or limp. You can recognise decay by looking, smelling or tasting carefully.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 1-3 days
Fruit bowl: 2 days
Freezer: 8-12 months
Cleaning Schisandra berries
Schisandra berries are delicate, so touch them as little as possible. Wash them just before serving. Only remove the stalks after washing.
If they are the dried berries, you can remove any stalks. To the powdered berries you don't need to clean anything.
Information
Portion size
Cultivation
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Schisandra berry flavour
Availability
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