Sawmill Hollow Organic Farms in Missouri Valley Aronia Berry Festival

Sawmill Hollow Orgaantioxidant-fruits.comc Farms is the first organic aronia berry plantation in the United States. The farm has done research over the course of the past ten years on the organic choke berry, and developed a whole product line from it. The farm has also opened a store to sell the black choke berry products. Aronia berries contain a high level of antioxidants. They help reduce the risks for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and bacterial infections. Aronia is now native to the United States and is an easy plant to grow organically.

Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm customers purchase these berries and eat them freshly picked right off of the bush or alternatively use them in bread, muffins, and other baked goods. There are customers at the festival that drink the aronia berry juice, or use the berries to make teas, wine or smoothies. A popular reason to purchase these berries at the festival is to make jams or jellies. 

The berry has a taste that is not easy to describe, but it is of a distinctive and pleasant flavor. The berry has a bitter taste that may make your mouth pucker. It gives your mouth a dry-like feeling that is caused by tannis – a chemical used to make wine dry.

Sawmill Hollow Organic Farms has this festival every year in September. They provide tours of the aronia plantation, have educational talks, and let you sample the aronia berry product before purchasing.

Jenny Dean

+ posts

• Uncovering the Delight of Huckleberries: A Comprehensive Guide
• Meet the Waldo Blackberry: A Berry to Brighten Your Day
• Is Acai a Citrus Fruit? Understanding the Differences and Health Benefits
• Rainier Cherries Nutrition: A Sweet Boost to Your Diet