
Pink berries, often called “pink pepper”, are one of Madagascar’s iconic aromatic treasures. Although not technically peppers, these berries seduce with their refined sweetness, their floral subtlety and their beautiful spicy roundness. Harvested from Schinus terebinthifolius, a tree native to South America but perfectly acclimatized to the fertile lands of Madagascar, they offer a unique taste profile, halfway between spices and sweet delicacy. ITS AROMATIC PROFILE: Sweet sweetness: A sweet and slightly sweet flavor that envelops the palate. Floral Notes: Delicate accents of rose and white flowers. Spicy touch: A slight peppery heat on the finish, subtle but persistent. with a very slight bitterness. Exotic fruits: Shades reminiscent of ripe mango and goji berry. AND IN THE KITCHEN: Savory combinations - Fish and seafood Ideal for enhancing a white fish carpaccio or pan-fried scallops. Beautiful in a sauce. Adds a floral and exotic touch to sautéed shrimp or fish or crab rillettes - White meats Enhances roast poultry, guinea fowl supreme or duck breast. Delicious with pork fillets in cream sauce. Perfect for enhancing a poultry terrine or homemade pâté. -Vegetables and vegetarian dishes Perfect for flavoring root vegetable purées (parsnips, celery, sweet potato, etc.)). Enhances a pan-fried green vegetable such as asparagus, zucchini or peas. Adds a refined touch to mixed salads or vegetable gratins. -World cuisines Magnificent in Creole or Reunion dishes like a rougail or a curry. Perfect for mild curries made with coconut milk. An exotic touch in Mediterranean dishes like apricot tagine or vegetable couscous. Sweet associations - Fruity desserts Enhances a tropical fruit salad (mango, papaya, pineapple) or a citrus carpaccio. Ideal for flavoring a pear compote or slightly sweetened fresh strawberries. Adds an original touch to a rhubarb or red fruit tart. -Chocolate desserts Perfect with a dark chocolate mousse or fondant, for a subtle contrast between sweetness and spices. Delicious in truffles or a gourmet hot chocolate. -Ice creams and sorbets Ideal in a lemon-mint sorbet or a yogurt ice cream. Enhance a mango-passion fruit or coconut sorbet for a touch of spicy elegance.