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What Fruits Contain Tannins?

Plants have naturally occurring chemicals called tannins, which are responsible for the astringent taste in some foods we eat such as unripe fruits or wine. These chemicals also play a vital role in the coloring or flowers and leaves in nature. Tannins affect the nutritional value of many foods we eat because of their ability to bind to proteins in them.



According to Cornell University, tannins are generally safe for humans but can impair the digestion of the food when consumed by animals. Many foods contain tannins, including tea, chocolate, grasses such as corn and some fruits.

  1. Bilberries

    • These are small, sweet fruits that can be eaten alone or added to cereals, cookies, and salads. Bilberries have served as a medicinal tool in Europe to treat diarrhea for almost 1,000 years. Practitioners believe It helps because the tannins found in these berries can function as an anti inflammatory, helping to reduce inflammation in the intestinal tract.

    Apricots

    • Apricots are summer fruits aboutding in beta carotene, vitamin C and fiber. Eat them fresh, canned or dried, which makes it possible to enjoy them even when they are not in season. They're tasty fresh and when cooked in desserts.

    Persimmons

    • Persimmons are commercially grown in California, whereyou can find two varieties of the fruit. The Hachiya is shaped like an acorn, while the Fuyu is smaller and looks more like a squashed tomato. Both varieties have abundant antioxidants and vitamins A and C.

    Dates

    • These sweet fruits grow on date palm trees, found throughout the world but originating from the Middle East and North Africa. You can't usually find a fresh date outside of a specialty store when they're in season, but you can find dried dates in the aisles of most grocery stores. They are popular in Mediterranean cuisine and some desserts.

    Kiwi

    • Kiwi fruits provide nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, folate, potassium, and vitamins C and E. They are low on the glycemic index and are a good source of antioxidants. Kiwi fruits are tasty on their own or in jams, smoothies and fruit salads.

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