Colorful festival of barai in winter market.

The fruit that is most visible in our market when winter comes is barai. The picture shows a basket full of fresh barai—a colorful festival in green, yellow, and light reddish colors. Although small in size, the importance of barai is not small at all. This fruit has a different value in markets from rural Bengal to urban areas.

Barai tastes sour and sweet, and some varieties are quite sweet. Although raw barai has a sour taste, ripe barai is very delicious to eat. Many people like to eat barai with salt and pepper, while some make pickles. On winter afternoons, barai and salt and pepper—this pair seems to be associated with many childhood memories.

Barai is also quite rich in nutritional value. It contains vitamin C, fiber, and various minerals, which help increase the body's immunity. It is also known to be very beneficial for digestion. Therefore, it is not only very popular for its taste, but also for health-conscious people.

How high is its demand in the market? Easily available, affordable, and nutritious—these three qualities have earned the giant berry a special place in the list of winter fruits. Winter means the joy of giant berry, the taste of giant berry, and small moments of happiness surrounding giant berry.