Cookbook:Buffaloberry

Buffaloberries, sometimes called bullberries, are the fruit of Sephardia shrubs, and they are native to North America.

Characteristics
The fruits are red berries with small white speckles, and they have a rough texture. They have a bitter, sour flavor, so they are typically prepared with sugar. A notable characteristic is that the berries contain a saponin that makes them foam when beaten.

Seasonality
The berries ripen during the summer but can be harvested through the winter if still on the bushes. They are not commercially cultivated.

Use
Buffaloberries are typically prepared with sugar, such as in preserves, sauces, and syrups. They can also be dried and used in cooking. One popular preparation is "Indian ice cream", which takes advantage of the berries' frothing property.