The production of seedless barberries is exclusive to South Khorasan province in Iran, while seeded barberries are cultivated in diverse locations around the world. Barberry is a prickly shrub that is 1 to 5 meters long. Its wood is red, brown or yellow. Its leaves are oval and its fruit is oval red and sour. Iranian barberries are not just a culinary ingredient; they are a symbol of Persian culture and heritage. Their unique flavor and versatility have made them a beloved ingredient in Iranian cuisine for centuries, and they continue to be cherished by chefs and home cooks around the world.
Iran is an important global supplier of top-quality fresh barberry, renowned for its health benefits and widely embraced in Iranian cuisine. Moreover, Iran stands as one of the world's leading exporters of barberries, widely sought after for their culinary and medicinal uses.
Harvesting of the barberry crop in Iran begins in October. This harvest typically lasts for up to 45 days and is currently done manually.
Barberry is available in both fresh and dried forms.
- main types of Iran production barberry are:
1- Shiny red barberry (pomegranate seed or Dane Anari)
2- puffy barberry