What are aronia berries? The aronia berry is said to be a superfood and is considered the healthiest fruit in the world today. It has richer antioxidant properties than raspberries and blueberries. This shrubby plant that resembles a cranberry is known to ward off several ailments and diseases. The plant was first cultivated by the indigenous Indians of North America centuries ago and was eaten as an aphrodisiac and medicine. It has a spicy flavor if eaten raw; hence, it was given the name chokeberry. However, it is rarely eaten raw, but is made into sauces or mixed into fruit juices. The plant grows best in moist, mild conditions and is an ideal crop in some parts of Europe such as Scotland. In North America there are two well-known species: the red (Aronia Arbutifoia) and the black (Aronia melanocarpa). Two other variants are also cultivated, the purple chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) and the Aronia mitschuri. The red berries are sweeter than the black variety. The black berries, on the other hand, are darker in color but larger in shape than the red variety. Aronia berries are the same size as blueberries and are now touted as the new super berry that can reduce every health problem known to man: high blood pressure, heart disease, some cancers and age-related memory loss. It is also known to boost the immune system thanks to its antioxidant properties. Plant taxonomy Aronia or aronia are shrubs native to the marshy areas of North America. It has two main species and another, a hybrid of the two genera. A fourth variety is another hybrid grown in some areas of the United States and Europe. The berries can be eaten raw, if you can tolerate the astringency and......middle of paper......efforts are still underway to analyze the similarities in effects with cranberries. Interim use of the products by older adults with urinary tract infections, along with preliminary chemical analyzes to identify similarities, is still ongoing. The investigation will delve into the powerful effects in older adults who will be administered berry extracts (cranberries and aronia) to identify strains associated with the treatment of urinary tract infections. Aronia in your diet Aronia can be eaten raw if you like its bitter and astringent taste. However, it can be added to freshly baked muffins and breads and can be sprinkled on food to give it an even tangier flavor. Chokeberry is also added to juices, teas, jams and other drinks. However, always remember to never eat more than two pieces of aronia-based delicacy per day, because you could end up making your blood sugar levels swell....