Aronia berry

Quinic acid is a compound contained in a wide variety of plants and is not known to be produced endogenously by the human body. Coffee beans are one important dietary source of quinic acid.

Aronia berries have a wide variety of possible uses. Traditionally, Native Americans used aronia berries as medicines and preservatives; aronia berries were also used in the production of dyes.

The health benefits of aronia berries (also known as black chokeberries) are the result of such chemical constituents as anthocyanins, flavonols, minerals, polyphenols, Aronia_berries-lucy-ruimt-op2quinic acid and vitamins (including ascorbic acid).

Aronia berries can be used in the production of foods and juices, and were also traditionally used by Native Americans in the production of dye.

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