Goji Berries and its Wealth of Benefits
Goji Berries have been used by the Chinese people for more than 2,000 years as a medicinal and culinary ingredient.
Some legends report that goji berries were eaten by monks in the Himalayan Mountains and steeped in hot water to help aid meditation and obtain greater health, vitality, longevity, energy and stamina.
Low in calories, fat-free, a good source of fiber, and a high-antioxidant food, goji berry benefits include the ability to help fight free radicals that lead to disease, effectively manage your weight, and experience better digestion. Usually eaten raw, dried, or in liquid or powder form, versatile goji berries contain a wide range of phytonutrients, vitamins and trace minerals, giving them the name “superfood berries” by many health experts.
As a surprisingly high-protein snack, dried goji berry benefits also offer a good dose of fiber, over 20 different vitamins and minerals, and, of course, a wealth of antioxidants.
Nutrition facts for goji berries can vary widely depending on the exact type of berry, how fresh they are, and how they’re preserved. Different sources claim that goji berry benefits include varying degrees of nutrients, but below is a range of the vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals present in goji berries.
Here are goji berry nutrition facts for 28 grams of dried goji berries (5 tablespoons):
- About 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 3 grams fiber, 13 grams sugar, 4 grams protein
- 7510 IU vitamin A (about 134 percent DV)
- 14 milligrams of vitamin C (about 25 percent DV)
- 12 milligrams iron (about 10 percent DV)
- 18 amino acids (11 of which are essential)
- 5 sources of healthy, unsaturated fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid
- Phytochemicals, including beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lycopene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and polysaccharides
About Wholeberry Organic Goji Berries
While sourcing our goji berries, we’ve gone through a stringent selection process to ensure that our berries are the best quality.
We’ve found that premium quality goji berry in Ningxia, China.
Why Our Berries are USDA Organic
With goji berries exports volume skyrocketing to 12,600 tons, Ningxia, China is widely considered the best place to cultivate the highest quality goji berry thanks to the unique geographical, climatic, and environmental factors.
Known since ancient times for its perfect climate conditions for producing these “red diamonds”, Ningxia continues to be one of the most important agricultural sources of goji berries throughout China.
Because we deal directly with the farmers and support their families, Wholeberry is very clear regarding the quality of each lot of berries that goes into each bag.
To better meet the growing demand of consumers in the U.S., wholeberry worked with agricultural experts to guide the Ningxia Goji Berry Farmer’s Union in the process of planting their crop to meet the USDA organic standard.
With these new techniques, the farmers were able to produce pristine crops to meet the exacting standards of today’s consumers.
Machine Dried, Not Sun Dried
Our goji berries go through a machine drying process rather than being sun dried. This is to ensure the cleanliness and lack of contaminants entering the fruit.
Machine drying is actually a more lengthy and expensive process but the health and safety of our customers is more important to us as a company.
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