Aronia[Wiki] (Latin, Aronia melanocarpa; Eng. chokeberry) for inclusion in the group of berries. Her home was the eastern coast of North America, while Europe as a fruit species most widely used in former Soviet Union and Poland. Originally, in nature, is most often found in wet woods and swamps on the edges. The original name - "The Chokeberry" (" harsh berries "), means two kinds of deciduous shrubs from the family of Rose (Latin, Rosaceae).

Interest in health benefits of chokeberry juice is based on a very high level of anthocyanins and flavonoids, which are five to ten times higher than for other types of fruit such as cranberries, acai, blueberry, black currant ... Valuable ingredients in berries chokeberry, such as antioxidants , polyphenols, minerals and vitamins, according to some findings help in the fight against cancer and heart disease.

Deep purple, almost black pigmentation of the fruit comes from an extremely high content of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins. The total content of anthocyanins was measured in black chokeberry is up to 1480 mg per 100 g of fresh fruit, and proanthocyanidin concentration is 664 mg per 100 g of fresh fruit. Both values are among the most content and the concentrations measured in plant research to date.

Chokeberry processed into juices, jams, compotes. They can be used both fresh and dried, ground into powder or tea. Of course, we can freeze them for use in cold winter days when the body is running out of immunity. They are used for the preparation of soft drinks, in addition to dairy products - a variety of spreads, yogurts and cheeses. From the berries of chokeberry are preparing very delicious liqueurs, and spirits and wine. Excellent as an addition to chocolate.