Aronia melanocarpa
The robust Aronia scrub originated in the northern part of the US and found its way to Russia in the early 20th century, before spreading throughout eastern Europe. Russina traditional medicine discovered the health benefits of Aronia berries very early, long before products from Aronia became known in the western parts of Europe. Aronia is now mostly cultivated in Eastern European countries.
Aronia berries amostly processed for juice, jams and nutritional supplements. The taste of Aronia is slightly sour and tart. Aronia berries contain a high level of Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, many Vitamins and Minerals, a noticeable amount of Folic Acid, Iron and Iodine as well as tannins. Therefore the anti-oxidative capacity of Aronia is high.
In Russia and Eastern Europe, Aronia has traditionally been used against inflammatory digestive complaints, high blood pressure, artheriosclerosis and urinary tract infections. In Germany and other European countries Aronia is now very popular as a nutritional supplement or juice.
We offer Aronia as a fruit juice powder or extract. Please ask for your individual specification.