Description:
Chokeberry plant is a woody shrub growing to 4-8 feet tall. The glossy leaves are alternate, elliptic-obovate, dark green; 1-3 inches long and ¾-2 inches wide. The flower occurs from July to August. The hermaphrodite flowers are showy, white which have five petals. The fruits are about 1/3-1/2 inch in diameter of pea sized. Each fruit possess one to five small seeds of deep purple. The fruit have dry, sour and sharp flavor with distinctive taste. The fruiting season begins from Late August to Mid-September. The tree of Chokeberry has perennial lifecycle which has the lifespan of 40-60 years in wild. Thirty berries are contained in a bunch.
Nutritional value
100 grams of Chokeberries grants 26.26% of manganese, 23.33% of vitamin C, 13.95% of total dietary fiber, 7.80% of Vitamin E, 7.75% of Iron, 7.38% of carbohydrate, 6.25% of vitamin B9, 4.82% of zinc, 4.76% of magnesium, 3.45% of potassium, 3% of calcium, 2.80% of protein, 1.43% of total fat and 0.07% of sodium.
Health Benefit:
Help Lose weight
Chokeberries (Aronia Berry) have low amount of fat and calories along with dietary fiber and nutrients. These berries help to remain healthy without having extra pounds.
Assist digestion
Chokeberries is rich in dietary fiber which assists in digestion by passing the food easily through gut. Fiber helps to add bulk to the stool and eliminates diarrhea, constipation, bloating, cramping and stomach discomfort. These berries prevent the harmful bacteria in the gut due to the presence of antioxidant and immune enhancing properties.
Loads with Antioxidant properties
There are various antioxidant properties packed in this berries. It possesses caffeic acid, quercetin, malvidin, epicatechin, carotene and zea-xanthin. The presence of antioxidant properties enhances the overall health by eradicating free radicals from eyes, skin, bloodstream, tissues and organs. The free radicals lead to the mutation of healthy cells. It is packed with impressive flavonoid and anthocyanin properties.
Prevents cancer
The research shows that the presence of anthocyanin in Chokeberries helps to lower the chances of colon cancer. The berries have the ability to prevent various forms of cancer.
Cognitive ailments
Free radicals damage the pathways of cognitive and brain. The presence of anthocyanins in Chokeberries are associated with the raise of activities of neural pathways and also lower oxidative stress in brain. It lowers the chances of dementia, Alzheimer's and cognitive ailments.
Immunity
Chokeberries are loaded with antioxidants due to the presence of adequate amount of Vitamin C which helps to regulate the activities of white blood cells. WBC is vital for the collagen production. Collagen is essential for the repair and growth of new organs, tissues, cells and blood vessels.
Eye ailments
Chokeberries contain carotenes which help to lower oxidative stress in eye. It also prevents the chances of macular degeneration and prevents the cataract development. Carotene is an antioxidant which is found in meaningful amount in Aronia berry.
Skin ailments
Chokeberries enhance the skin health as well as appearance. Due to the presence of oxidative stress, the skin ages such as age spots, wrinkles and appearance of scars and blemishes. Antioxidants found in Aronia berries prevent the age symptoms. It helps to tighten the skin.
Heart health and blood pressure
Chokeberries are high in potassium which is healthy for the heart. Potassium acts as a vasodilator that provides relief from the stress on cardiovascular system. It helps to relax arteries, blood vessels, drops of blood pressure, increase in blood flow and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Antioxidants and dietary fiber is essential to lower the level of cholesterol and eliminates free radicals.
Antibacterial properties
The research shows that Chokeberries have a direct effect on gut infections, common flu and respiratory tract infections.
Prevents diabetes
Dietary fiber found in Chokeberries are associated to raise in the regulation of insuli-n that helps to normalize the level of blood sugar, prevents drops and spikes which could be harmful for the diabetic patients. These berries help to prevent diseases.
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Product Name: Aronia Chokeberry Extract
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Botanical Source: Aronia melanocarpa
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Analysis
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Specification
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Result
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Test method
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Physical Description
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Appearance
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Violet fine powder
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Violet fine powder
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Visual
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Characteristic
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Organoleptic
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Tasted
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Characteristic
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Characteristic
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Organoleptic
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Particle size
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100% through 80 mesh
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80 mesh
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80 Mesh
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Chemical Tests
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Assay (Extract ratio)
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4:1
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4:1
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TLC
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Loss on Drying
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5.0% Max
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3.82%
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USP<731>
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Sulphated Ash
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5.0%Max
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3.50%
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USP<731>
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Heavy metals
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10ppm Max
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<10ppm
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AAS
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Pb
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2ppm Max
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<2ppm
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AAS
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As
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2ppm Max
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<2ppm
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AAS
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Cd
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1ppm Max
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<1ppm
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AAS
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Hg
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1ppm Max
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<1ppm
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AAS
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Microbiology Control
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Total plate count
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1000cfu/g Max
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<1000cfu/g
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AOAC
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Yeast & Mold
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100cfu/g Max
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<100cfu/g
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AOAC
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E. Coli
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Negative
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Negative
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AOAC
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Negative
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AOAC
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Conclusion
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Complies with the standards.
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