The fruit of the Jabuticaba, or the Brazilian grape tree, is unusual in that it appears to blossom right out of the bark and trunk of the tree.
Found mostly in Brazil, its fruits contain several potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory anti cancer compounds, including one that is unique to the fruit called ‘jaboticabin’.
The tree evolved this way to make it easier for animals that can’t climb to eat the fruits. The tree “wants” the animals to eat its fruits, so that they can later expel the seeds away from the parent tree to grow even more Jabuticabas.
The edible part of the jaboticaba berry consists of light pink or white flesh, which has a fruity sweet flavor, similar to a grape, although more flowery and aromatic. There is a subtle hint of acidity which doesn’t detract from the delicious sweetness.
The texture of the inside is gelatinous and embedded with a light-brown seed. Discard this seed as it has a tannic flavor with a very bitter aftertaste. Dark purple skin encases the berry, which is edible. In some varieties, it can be unpleasant to eat as it is much thicker than grape skin. It has an astringent, harsh flavor.
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