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The black elderberry

sambus nigra

Family
the moschatel family

Origin
Tirol

Harvest
September to October

Features
The sweet-smelling blossoms and ripe, dark blue berries are rich in vitamins C and B. As a household remedy, they are used to treat colds or kidney and bladder complaints as well as to strengthen the cardiovascular system.

The mountain ash berries

sorbus aucuparia

Family
Rosaceae

Origin
Tirol & Steiermark

Harvest
September to October

Features
The hand-picked, fully rip mountain ash berries have a high vitamin C content and also contain provitamin A and sorbitol.

The common pear

pyrus communis

Family
Rosaceae

Origin
South Tirol & Steiermark

Harvest
August to October

Features
The sweet but slightly acidic fruits are low in acid and rich in potassium which regulates water weight; their high phosphorous content strengthens the nervous system.

The apricot

prunus armeniaca

Family
Rosaceae

Origin
Lower Austria

Harvest
July to August

Features
These sweet stone fruits contain a lot of beta carotin, vitamins C, B3 & B5 as well as folic acid. Iron, potassium, magnesium and calcium make it a valuable source of minerals.