What is Aronia?

"Aronia are cultivated as ornamental plants and as food products. The sour berries can be eaten raw off the bush, but are more frequently processed. They can be found in wine, jam, syrup, juice, soft spreads, tea, salsa, chili starters, extracts, beer, ice cream, gummies and tinctures. The name "chokeberry" comes from the astringency of the fruits, which create a sensation making one's mouth pucker." (Wikipedia, 2016)

Known Health Benefits? 

"Antioxidants are believed to protect against many degenerative diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, and to slow down aging in general. They are also a crucial component of anti-wrinkle diets as they can help protect your skin from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants, tobacco smoke, the sun's ultraviolet radiation, and other factors that cause your body to produce free radicals." (HealWithFood.org, 2016)

NEWS - MEDIA - PUBLICATIONS LINKS

    

1) National Aronia Association 

2) Aronia Berry Research

3) Aronia Melanocarpa (Examine.com)

4) Health Food.org Aronia Coverage

5)  More Aronia Berry News

6) RESEARCH ARTICLE 1 (PDF)

7) RESEARCH ARTICLE 2 (PDF)