Scientific Examination of Aronia Berry: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Potential Health Benefits

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Purple Aronia, also known as purple chokeberry, is a shrub species native to North America with a deep history. Botanist John Bartram first documented the shrub in 1751 in Pennsylvania, and it was known among Native American cultures, who used its berries in medicines and as a dye for clothing.

Today, purple Aronia is cultivated for its edible berries and ornamental value.

It grows in moist, acidic soils and prefers full sun or partial shade, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes as an accent plant.

Not only is it a favored ornamental because it is such a beautiful purple berry, but the berries are also used in juices, jams, jellies, wines, and more, and their extracts are commonly found in traditional medicines.

Constituents of Purple Aronia include:

Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Folate, Beta & Alpha-carotene, Vitamin A (IU), Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine,. Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Anthocyanidins: Petunidin, Delphinidin, Malvidin, Peonidin, Cyanidin-3-galactoside, Quercetin
Phytochemicals: Tannic acid, Quinic acid, Phenolic acids, Catechins,
Flavonoids: Resveratrol, Hesperidin and Rutin.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch. You will see the color range from a dark reddish to a dark brown color.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our black currant juice powder.

Miscellaneous facts about our Organic Freeze Dried Aronia Powder

Ingredients: Organic Aronia Berries.

Parts Used: Aronia fruit.

Botanical Name: Aronia Prunifolia.

Other Names: Purple Fruited Chokeberry.

Origin: Grown in Poland. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

How to Maintain Optimum Freshness

This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:

Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.

The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:

Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.

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