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- Aronia melanocarpa - the healthy miracle berry
- Origin and classification of the chokeberry
- Simple cultivation also in Germany
- Benefits of healthy aronia berry
- Variety of healthy ingredients
- Tips & Tricks
Aronia melanocarpa - the healthy miracle berry
The aronia berry, which is often referred to as "chokeberry", are said to have a variety of health benefits. The sweet-sour to tart-tasting berries contain many healthy ingredients and find u. a. as a remedy in the form of juices use. But even in the kitchen, the little delicacy can be used in many ways.
Origin and classification of the chokeberry
Originally the aronia berry comes from North America, where it was already cultivated by the indigenous indigenous people. The berry was u. a. dried as vitamin-rich energy dispenser for the winter. In the 1950s, the shrub arrived in the Soviet Union and was there refined in various ways and further bred. In this way, yielding and cold-resistant varieties, which are now grown in Germany. For some years now, there are more and more lovers privately. It is a branched, deciduous shrub that can grow between one and two meters high. The black or red fruits are about the size of a blueberry, but have the shape of a small apple. The aronia berry also has a core housing. The chokeberry belongs to the rose family and is therefore a subfamily of the pome fruit family.
Simple cultivation also in Germany
The aronia shrub is quite undemanding and can be excellently cultivated even under the usual climatic conditions in Germany. The plant is hardy and hardy, can withstand temperatures up to - 30 ° C very well. It is a perennial, very productive shrub. A shrub can bear fruit for about 20 years. It grows almost everywhere, but the soil should not be too sandy or loamy. In addition, several shrubs - planted together - are ideal for forming a view-proof hedge. The fruits can be harvested abundantly in the months of August to September and z. B. to compote, jam or juice are processed.
Benefits of healthy aronia berry
Due to its high content of healthy ingredients, the aronia berry is widely used as a remedy. The berry contains many antioxidants, which are also used in the context of cancer treatment. The benefit of the berries is to help regulate blood pressure, promote blood circulation, protect the heart and strengthen the immune system.
Variety of healthy ingredients
Furthermore, the strong coloring berries can be used as a natural colorant, eg. As of clothing, are used.
Tips & Tricks
You can use Aronia juice, especially in winter, like elderberry juice and thus strengthen your immune system: Heat the juice slowly and carefully - do not boil! - and add honey to taste.