The Zuidvaal Journal

Stories from Bloukop Farm

Field notes on nastergal, the craft of konfyt, and the South African preserve heritage we carry on at Bloukop Farm.

26 June 2026

What Is a Nastergal? The Wild African Berry Behind Our Konfyt

Nastergal (umsobo) is a wild South African berry. What it is, whether it's safe to eat, how it tastes, and where to buy nastergal konfyt online.