The barberry or zerishq in Persian is a small, tart red berry grown in Iran, in the Mashad region. This small berry has a soft texture and a tart taste. You can cook barberry with rice or accompany it with meat as in Iran. The berry enhances the taste and adds a little acid touch to the dish. You can also infuse barberry in hot water as it has anti-inflammatory properties. It also acts on aging genes. The consumption of this plant is not recommended during pregnancy. Other tips for use: barberry in jam or barberry in granola/muesli.