Australian Native Food Supplies

Muntries, munthari, muntaberry, monterry, native cranberry and even emu apples – a variety of names for a long time favourite of our traditional people and eagerly consumed by the early settlers in South Australia.

The fruit played a major part in the diet, not only when fresh, but also after being dried and stored for the winter months. They were often traded with other tribes, usually after being pounded into a paste which was then dried.

In the late 1700s when the first free settlers arrived they incorporated the berries in traditional English recipes such as pies chutneys, jams and sweet or savoury sauces. If you can get them fresh then add them to desserts and fruit salads.

Experiment! Muntries can be used anywhere that you would use apples or sultanas – even hot cross buns!

Freeze dried berries are available now at BUSH FOOD SHOP DOT AU