Wild Medlar
Vangueria infausta — Rubiaceae
Italiano: Nespolo selvatico africano
Description
Wild Medlar (Vangueria infausta) belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is native to Africa. It thrives in Woodland, bushveld environments across regions including Africa. Botanically, Wild Medlar is small tree producing brown velvety fruits with sweet-sour pulp, popular in southern African woodlands.. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, February, January and November. Nutritionally, Wild Medlar stands out for its Vitamin C (45.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 5.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Wild Medlar offers a Sweet-tart, apple-like with grainy texture flavor profile. Peel and eat raw when fully ripe. Common culinary applications include Fresh eating, Jams, Fermented drinks. Popular preparations include Eat fresh when soft or cook down into jam. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Overripe fruit ferments quickly in the heat. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Eat fresh when soft or cook down into jam
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: Fresh eating, Jams, Fermented drinks Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Eat fresh when soft or cook down into jam
