Phalsa is a small, round, dark-purple to nearly black fleshy fruit with pleasantly acidic, fibrous flesh. Its botanical names are Grewia subinaequalis and Grewia asiatica. The fruit is native to India and Nepal, and also grows in Australia, it is eaten fresh as a dessert fruit or processed into syrups and beverages, including traditional cooling drinks. In food processing, phalsa offers attractive natural color from its anthocyanins, refreshing acidity, and distinctive flavor for soft drinks, sherbets, and jams. Its short harvest season and perishability present handling challenges, requiring prompt processing or cold storage. As a traditional South Asian fruit, it holds potential for wider commercialization in natural beverage applications.