I am a fan of Innocent Smooties, mainly because they taste great. Recently I found one I’d never tried before. It was Cranberries, Yumberries and Blackcurrants flavour. I’d never heard of Yumberries before, first off I wondered if it was a joke – Innocent are known for their crazy marketing after all. It turns out the Yumberry is a real fruit!
What Is The Yumberry?
It is a subtropical fruit from China, they can be; white/pink or red/purple. The purple variety is said to taste the best (the Innocent Smoothie is purple). The Yumberry slightly resembles the Raspberry and has a beaded surface.
Yumberries Taste – Make You Say “Yum”
They have a sweet-sour flavour similar to pomegranate juice, they have quite a sharp taste. It is actually called a Yumberry because when you taste it you will only say one word, “Yum”. This isn’t a joke by the way, that is really why it gets its name!
Are They Good For You?
Yes, they are very good for you. They have been given the “superfood” tag (Goji berries, spinach etc). They may; reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, help protect eyesight and fight inflammation. They are also said to help clear up food in your stomach which is struggling to digest.
Availability To Buy
At the time of writing this article you couldn’t buy Yumberries in their raw form in the UK or USA, however they are in products like the Fruit Smoothie I drank.
So keep your eyes peeled for products with the yummy fruit in them!
