OUR  SUPERFOOD

Montenegro has second richest biodiversity in Europe.

Medicinal herbs Montenegro is well known for its wild beauty, ecosystem and intact nature, and for a large number of sunny days – more than 210 sunny days a year. The best known and most frequently used medicinal plants are: yarrow, Breckland thyme, mugwort, common nettle, elder, etc. All plants are collected on the peaks and the mountain slopes where nature is intact and far away from all forms of pollution and traffic.

Montenegro pomegranate

Pomegranate is a symbol of abundance and fertility. It is believed that the pomegranate originates from the area of former Persia, from where it spread throughout the entire subtropical area. Pomegranate, šipak, morganj, kalinka, has been grown since ancient times in Montenegro, and together with figs and olives makes one of the oldest cultivated species. Wild pomegranates contain a lot of citamine C. The seeds are tangy and are used for making juice, which is usually sweetened for beverage purposes. The juice is delicious, extremely beneficial and helps fight many diseases. According to traditional belief and centuries-old experience, the medicinal fruit peel is used for making tea for dysentery. If dried and chopped, it stops bleeding and suppresses intestinal parasites. It is also used for tanning the skins due to the abundance of tannin.

Quinces

exude a fresh and sweet aroma. In many local households you will find quince marmalade or compote, prepared for the winter in glass jars. Quartered, quince can be added to stews and casseroles as a sauce.

Persimmon

The exotic persimmon or kaki fruit (in Montenegro mostly called “japanska jabuka”, i.e. Japanese apple) looks like an orange tomato. The pulp of the fruit can be added to soft cookies, cakes, pies and bread. Persimmon is also useful as a natural medicine: it is high in fibers and rich in vitamin C. It may improve metabolism and help the body to cope with fat storage.

Figs

Fig trees can be found in many backyards and gardens around here. A ripe fig is soft when you touch it. Figs are very healthy fruits: they help lower a high blood pressure, prevent breast cancer, lower insulin in diabetes and also have positive cardiovascular effects. Figs are air dried so that they can be eaten during the whole winter season.