The Calafate (berberis microphylla), a small fruit native to the Patagonian region of Argentina and Chile that is attracting the attention of nutrition and wellness experts worldwide. This is why in 2023, Bayas del Sur decided to add it to their catalog to bring its properties closer to their customers, obtaining excellent results.

Calafate, also known as ‘southern calafate’ or ‘Patagonian barberry’, has been a fundamental food in the diet of indigenous communities in Patagonia for centuries. This small dark blue fruit, similar to a blackberry, has earned a reputation as a superfood due to its impressive nutritional properties and health benefits.

The Calafate fruit can be incorporated in various ways into your daily routine. At Bayas del Sur, we offer concentrated juices and freeze-dried powders that you can use as ingredients for jams, jellies, desserts. You can also add it to smoothies, cereals, yogurt, salads, even milk. Teas and infusions can also be prepared with its leaves. Its unique flavor combines sweet and sour notes, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

is gaining popularity and its availability in healthy food stores and online makes it more accessible for those looking to incorporate natural and beneficial ingredients into their daily diet. That’s why some companies also include it as an ingredient in their beers, medicines, even in cosmetics and liquors.

Source: Pino, M. T., Zamora, O., Mc Leod, C., Águila, K., Ojeda, A., & Vergara, C. (2018). Calafate: propiedades del fruto y su potencial como ingrediente. Informativo INIA N° 78. Ministerio de Agricultura, Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias – INIA Kampenaike.