NAME: Schinusterebinthifolius

FAMILY: Anacardiacee

ORIGIN: Brazil

APPEARANCE: looks like red pepper berries, with shells 

TASTE:  aromatic and sweet, more than hot

HEALING POWERS: has antiseptic and disinfectant properties, helps with bronchitis, rheumatism and urinary tract infections

PART OF PLANT: fruit

PROCESSING METHOD: when ripe, clusters of pink pepper are harvested and dried. When dried, the shells may crack

COOKERY: 

• as a seasoning for various fish dishes, risotto, meat, vinegar and wine, as well as dessert decoration
• as a mixture with black and green pepper

CATERING/HOSPITALITY: 

• decoration in beverages that are mixed with tonic and/or soda, such as gin & tonic
• pairs well with herbs like mint and rosemary, but also with spices like ginger

• dark, dry place at room temperature
• shelf life: 24 months