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Goji Berries

Also Known As : Wolfberry
Technical Name : Lycium barbarum
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweet and sour taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Goji berries can be eaten raw or can be added to trail mixes, breakfast cereals and yogurt.
  2. Goji berries can be used to make juice.
  3. They can also be added to dishes to give sweet and sour taste.

Common names and forms

  1. Gojiberry
  2. Natural Goji Berry
  3. Organic Goji
  4. Organic Goji Berries (Lycium Barbarum)
  5. Raw Goji Berries

Description

Goji berries are red colored berry fruit that belongs to either of the two species Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense. It belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae and is native to Asia.

Health benefits

  • Goji berries helps in protecting from flu by boosting the immune system.(1)
  • It has high fiber content and is low in calories and sugar that promotes weight loss.(1)
  • It contains antioxidants that protect eyes and skin against damage.(1)
  • It helps to control diabetes.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose goji berry with dark red color. Avoid if there is any discoloration.

Note

Consumption of goji berries must be avoided by those taking blood thinning medicines. It must be avoided by diabetic patients as it may affect pancrea functioning. Excessive consumption of goji berries may increase blood pressure level and cause hypertension.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/health/goji-berry-facts#superfood-status

(2) https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/serious-side-effects-of-goji-berries/

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