Sweet-n-Sour Anti-aging Bushfood

Did you know that some plants produce fruits or flowers directly on their trunks?!

The Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia jerseyana) is one example of a fruit that is cauliflory, meaning they are born on the trunk.

The plums are dark blue-purple on the outside, and pink on the inside, and considered “Bush Tucker” (Bush Food) in Australia, and used in jams, wine, ice-cream and sauces.

The sweet-sour Davidson’s Plums have been mostly popular as a delicious jam, but as bushfoods are on the rise in Australia, they are picking up interest in other applications. With a tart flavor, and large crops, they are commonly also eaten by the Australian king parrot.

As it is endemic to the rainforests of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia, today, unfortunately the plant is considered Endangered, and actions are underway to try to ensure long-term viability of the species.

There are commercial crops grown in orchards in Australia, as well, as there has been renewed interest in Bush Foods.

The plums are known to contain tartaric acid, gallic acid, quercetin and anthocyanins, which are responsible for their color.

One application found on the market is for anti-aging due to these phytochemical compounds, as the reported antioxidant capacity of the Davidson’s Plum is higher than blueberry. It is also a good source of potassium and also contains lutein, vitamin E, folate, zinc, magnesium and calcium.

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**This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.

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