Have you grown the Andean berry and are now wondering whether you can eat the fruits so beautifully hidden in lanterns and other parts of the plant? In our compact article you will find out whether the Andean berry is poisonous.
Is the Andean berry poisonous?
The Andean berry is partly poisonous: While its sweet-sour, orange fruits are edible and rich in vitamins, the roots and leaves of the plant contain toxic alkaloids and should therefore be avoided.
Is the Andean berry poisonous?
The Andean berry is only partially poisonous. While thefruits wrapped in lanterns are non-toxic and therefore edible, the roots and leaves of the nightshade plant contain poisonous alkaloids. So you can easily enjoy the berries themselves, but you should stay away from the other parts of the plant.
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This characterizes the edible fruits of the Andean berry
The orange fruits of the Andean berry are approximately the size of a cocktail tomato. They taste sweet and sour, with the sweet note becoming more intense the riper the berries are. Another highlight is the high vitamin C content. You can snack on the fruits straight from their decorative lanterns. Alternatively, they are also suitable for fruit salads and to decorate desserts, such as chocolate ones.
