Saskatoon berries

Saskatoon berries, also known as Canadian blueberries or saskatoon berries, are small fruits with a dark purple or deep blue color, featuring a sweet and slightly almond-like flavor, similar to a combination of blueberries and blackberries.

This ingredient comes primarily from shrubs of the Amelanchier genus, native to the northern regions of North America, especially in Canada and the northern United States. Historically, Saskatoon berries have been a traditional food used by Indigenous communities, valued for both their taste and nutritional properties.

From a culinary perspective, Saskatoon berries are versatile and are used in a wide variety of recipes, from desserts like pies, muffins, and jams, to sauces and accompaniments for meats. Their fleshy texture and balanced flavor make them ideal for adding a natural and sweet touch to any preparation.

Regarding their properties, Saskatoon berries are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, and vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin E. They also contain minerals such as iron and calcium. Their high content of phenolic compounds helps combat oxidative stress and contributes to a healthy diet.

In some Latin American countries, although they do not have a very widespread common name, they may be known simply as amelanchier berries or wild blueberries, in reference to their relation to traditional blueberries.