Aronia berry from Quebec

Aronia berry history and origin


A small, little-known berry with great antioxidant power, a unique fruit treasure, recently propelled to the top of the superfruits.
Say hello to Quebec's aronia berry!
Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, chokeberry, or aronia melanocarpa, is a member of the Rosaceae family and grows on a shrub.
This small berry is native to eastern North America, more precisely from Quebec in Canada.
Aronia berries have been consumed for a long time by Native Americans, for food and medicine; they call it " the healing plant" .
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Russian botanist Y. Michurin, fascinated by its exceptional nutritional composition, introduced the cultivation of chokeberry in Eastern Europe, with Poland being the leader.
Specificities of Quebec aronia:
  1. Advantage of the Quebec climate: to protect itself from temperatures down to (-35 degrees) the hardy aronia shrub develops a huge amount of substances with strong antioxidant power, generating super berries with an exceptional richness in nutrients and a concentrate of antioxidants.
  2. Grown without pesticides, the shrub is resistant to pests, diseases and pests, so these berries do not accumulate heavy metals.
  3. Responsibly hand-picked.

Aronia at the top of superfruits



An impressive score shows the antioxidant power of aronia compared to other berries:Aronia pomace powder: 74200Dried aronia: 47800Fresh aronia: 16062Cranberries: 9584Blackcurrants: 7960Bilberries – blueberries: 6552Blackberries: 5347Raspberries: 4882Goji berries: 3290Gala apple: 2828Red grapes: 1260Aronia therefore contains one of the highest levels of antioxidants measured to date for a small fruit! Aronia is hard to beat.Anthocyanin is a component of polyphenols responsible for the dark color of the aronia berry. Per 100g: Aronia 2,147mg Blueberries contain only 705mg Strawberries just 35g. Nutritional values ​​per 100g of fresh berries: Calories: 47 kcal (very low)

  • Carbohydrates: 11 g

  • Fiber: 5.6 g

  • Protein: 1 g

  • Lipids: 0.5 g

  • Vitamin C: 35 mg

  • Vitamin K: 20 µg

  • Potassium: 250 mg

  • Iron: 1.6 mg

  • Manganese: 1.5 mg

  • Copper: 0.3 mg *Expressed in micromoles of Trolox equivalent per 100g

Aronia: Flavor and Uses

Unlike other berries, which are best enjoyed fresh, fresh aronia berries have a high tannin content, giving them an astringent and tangy taste. However, processing them releases their natural sugars. A unique and delicious taste, a subtle balance of sweet and tangy. For pleasure, to enrich your diet, or simply to try something new, aronia berries are worth enjoying and consuming. They can be frozen, dried, powdered, made into plant-based protein, or in plant-based supplement capsules. Aronia is a versatile food that can be used in a multitude of ways:

  1. Snacks: Dried aronia berries can be eaten alone or mixed with other dried fruits, nuts and seeds or in energy balls, soft bars for a healthy snack.
  2. Smoothies: Blend aronia berries or aronia powder into your favorite smoothie recipe for an antioxidant boost.
  3. Cereal: Add dried aronia berries to your cereal or powdered aronia berries to your yogurt for a nutritious and delicious breakfast.
  4. Sweet Preparations: Add aronia berries to your favorite muffin, pastry, or ice cream recipe for a pop of color and flavor.
  5. Savory Preparations: Add aronia berries to your favorite bread, roast, or salad recipe to enhance your dishes.
  6. Other preparations: make syrups, jams or jelly.
  7. Drinks: Herbal teas, tea, cocktails or coffee.

Aronia benefits

            Aronia is a healthy and tasty little fruit that has everything to support your body, let's discover its benefits together:
            Exceptional antioxidant content : Aronia is gaining popularity due to its exceptional antioxidant content, such as anthocyanins, which are responsible for the berry's deep burgundy color, tannins, the famous flavonoids, which are compounds with antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, and phenolic acids. Antioxidants are substances that help protect the body from cellular damage caused by free radicals, produced by stress, pollution, and other environmental factors. They neutralize them by stabilizing them.
            1. A vitamin cocktail: Aronia berries are packed with vitamin C (3 times more than oranges), and are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B9 (folic acid), K, and E. They are an excellent immune system booster and give your body more energy. Aronia is a good source of support to boost your immune defenses during the winter. It also contains significant amounts of minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron.
            2. Helps reduce body inflammation: Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection. Studies have shown that the flavonoid compounds found in aronia can reduce it.
            3. A good digestive regulator: Aronia is rich in fiber and polyphenols. Its fiber is due to the high presence of pectin, which is a type of soluble fiber found in several fruits such as apples. Fiber is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system because it stimulates digestion, helps regulate bowel movements, and prevents constipation, while polyphenols have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the intestine.
            4. Weight loss support: Aronia is a low-calorie fruit, with only 47 kcal/100g. Being richer in fiber than fat, it has the ability to prevent fat storage, particularly in the abdominal area. It is an interesting slimming ally.
            5. A draining effect for your body: Low in sugar and rich in fiber, aronia berries, fresh or dried, promote the elimination of toxins from your body.
            6. Alkaline food: Alkaline, rich in alkalizing minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium, it helps restore the body's acid-base balance.
            7. Helps to have beautiful skin: Rich in flavonoids and anthocyanins, it protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays, slows down cellular aging, improves the elasticity and density of the skin.
            8. Phytoprotective: It improves visual acuity thanks to its anthocyanin content and protects your eyes from fatigue. Thus, it is very beneficial for people who work long periods in front of a screen.
            9. Boosts metabolism: Aronia helps maintain good energy levels and recover well after a workout.