What Everyone is Saying about Barberry – Iran’s Little Red Jewels
The Middle East can be considered as the Spice Capital of the world, and it is no surprise that there would still be undiscovered gems hidden amongst these extensive arrays of spices. In this article, we will be introducing you to the red rubies of Iran’s treasure trove of spices: berberis vulgaris or popularly known as Barberry.
What is Berberis Vulgaris?
Hailed as the little red jewels of Iranian cuisine, barberry has been a staple in Iranian households. Zereshk is the Persian name for dried barberry and Iran is the largest producer of barberries in the world. The name might make barberries seem exotic and rare, but it was once widespread all over the world, namely in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. However, since the berries can house wheat rust, it was detrimen...