Harvest Spotlight
Goat Nipple
Berry
Yes, it is a real fruit.
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Steven Murray’s
Rare & Exotic Fruit
Native to India, Malaysia, and China.
Goat Nipple Berries
Goat Nipple Berries are a special type of Goumi or Silverberry. They are small, bright red, tangy fruit native to China, known for their unique nutritional content and distinct flavor.
Only Goumi
The goat nipple berry was a special variety discovered in the Yunnan Province of China, chosen for it’s exceptional sweetness.
Yunnan, China
Flavor Profile
While most Goumi Berries are earthy with cranberry tang, the Goat Nipple Berry is more reminiscent of plum and fig. It can be astringent when picked too early, which is never a problem here!
Goat Nipple Berries aren’t imported, they’re grown right here in Bakersfield California on our farm!
Grown RIPE here!
A Healthy Discovery….
It’s great to find a delicious Goumi Berry, because it’s medical benefits are pretty unheard of.
Their lycopene content is the highest of any food - Lycopene is currently being used in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and cancers.
Lycopene
Goat Nipple Berries have a high concentration of essential fatty acids that can reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support healthy cholesterol levels.
Fatty Acids
Goat Nipple Berries, unusually enough actually have a modest amount of protein contained in it’s chewy seed, that also has an extra helping of fatty acids.
Protein
They’re packed with antioxidants, including vitamin C, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce the risk of chronic diseases caused by free radicals.
Other Stuff!
So…. Who is Steven Murray?
Steven Murray travels the world collecting the most unique and exotic fruit.
You may be familiar with him from the Santa Monica Farmers Market, or the Youtube Series “Wierd Explorer”
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