Scientific Name

Kunzea pomifera

Also Known As

Emu apples, native cranberries, Munthari, Muntaberry

Indigenous Name/s

Mantirri or Mantiri by Kaurna people

Region

Coast and inland South Australia, and some parts of Victoria.

Flavour

Sweet apple with a hint of spice resembling juniper berry.

Uses

Eaten fresh, used in desserts and salads, or processed into a range of products such as jams, chutneys and ice cream

Additional Info

Australia's own native 'superberries', a source of antioxidants (4x more than blueberries), high in vitamin E and a source of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc.