Ariona: A Berry You Need To Know About

You won’t find this berry in your parfait, and you may have never even heard of it. The berry you you need to know about is from the Aronia family of shrubs, which are native to North America.

The best-known fruit of Aronia are Aronia prunifolia and Aronia melanocarpa, known as black chokeberries due to their astringency.

Their dark pigmentation is the result of an abundance of polyphenols that include flavonoids, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanins, which are potent antioxidants. Among berries, aronia is particularly high in these factors.¹

Compared to elderberry, seven varieties of black and red currant, and six varieties of …read more