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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Chokeberry
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), also called chokecherry, has such sour pucker power that the fresh berries can almost make you choke, but it may also be one of the most powerful antioxidant fruits on earth. It has a very high Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value, an average of 16,100 micromoles per 100 grams1, five to ten times higher than cranberries!
Chokeberry has been used traditionally to treat gastroenteritis, skin diseases and allergies. The berries are rich in vitamins C, B2, B6, E, and provitamin A. The deep purple berries have a very high anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin concentrations, among the highest found in plants to date.
ChokeberryRich may help lower blood pressure lower cholesterol and inhibit platelet aggregation increase antioxidant protection detoxify the body of heavy metals and other contaminants provide UV protection when used topically
In test-tube studies, chokeberry antioxidants have decreased proliferation of colon cancer cells and breast cancer cells provided antiviral activity against type A influenza increased immune activity showed activity against Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli bacteria
- InovoBiologic ChokeberryRich
- ChokeberryRich is a superior, full-spectrum standardized chokeberry extract:
- 36:1 powdered extract.
- All natural, non GMO extract; no added sugar, preservatives, additives or excipients.
- Standardized to NLT 5% anthocyanins
- ORAC 40,000 per 100 grams
- More cost-effective than juice
- Superior quality control guarantees raw material stability and viability
- Manufactured in accordance with GMP standards.
- Rigorously tested to ensure no heavy metal or other contamination
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Strong antioxidant activity
Due to their antioxidant activity, chokeberry extracts have a beneficial effect on the whole circulatory system, particularly the capillaries.
Chokeberry extract significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and modified platelet aggregation in people with metabolic syndrome (those who have a higher waist circumference, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol and high total triglycerides).
In other studies, chokeberry juice improved fasting blood glucose levels and Hemoglobin A1c test results in peoplewith diabetes. Chokeberry has also been shown to significantly decrease systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL-C and endothelin-1 levels in the patients with metabolic syndrome. Researchers concluded: “The results of our study show that anthocyanins from Aronia melanocarpa may be of benefit to patients with metabolic syndrome as far as atherosclerosis prevention is concerned.”
In 58 men diagnosed with mild hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol) regular consumption of chokeberry juice reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, while increasing of HDL cholesterol. “Our studies showed the crucial advantage of drinking Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice for reduction of cardiovascular risk.”
- Chokeberry can be used as
- A stand alone product to boost daily ORAC values
- A value-added ingredient to boost the antioxidant value of supplement formulas,
- An ingredient in bars, snacks, and cereals to boost ORAC and nutrient density
- An ingredient for health drinks to increase ORAC without added sugar or calories
- A cosmeceutical ingredient (gels containing from 0.01 to 0.1% anthocyanins from chokeberry protect skin from harmful UV radiation.)
Properties
Safety & Health
- Safety
Chokeberry presents few safety issues.
- Allergies—Anyone allergic to black chokeberry should avoid supplementation.
- Pregnancy and lactation—Concentrated chokeberry extracts have not been studied in pregnant and lactating women, so are not recommended unless under the direction of a health care provider.
- Drug Interactions—No known interaction.
- Blood-thinning medications—No known interaction.