Aronia berry

Aronia berries, or chokeberries, are small, dark fruits that grow on shrubs of the Rosaceae family

They’re native to North America but grown in other parts of the world, including across Europe

Traditionally, Native Americans used them as a cold remedie

The berries have a strong mouth-drying effect, so they’re mainly used to make juices, purées, jams, jellies, syrups, teas, and wines

Aronia berries are rich in

antioxidant phenolic compounds that show anti-inflammatory activity, which may be translated into potential preventive and therapeutic effects for metabolic disorder, as well as for diabetes, and cardiovascular, kidney, and liver challenges.
Nutritional information

The specific nutrient balance of aronia will vary depending on the way it has been grown and prepared, as noted by a review. The review lists factors such as harvest date and where the berries were grown.

Like other berries, aronia is known to be rich in nutrients. Some of the nutritional details suggested by the review include the following:

Vitamins
- vitamin C: 137–270 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)
- folate: 200 micrograms per kilogram (μg/kg)
- vitamin B-1: 180 μg/kg
- vitamin B-2: 200 μg/kg
- vitamin B-6: 280 μg/kg
- niacin: 3,000 μg/kg
- pantothenic acid: 2,790 μg/kg
- tocopherols: 17.1 mg/kg
- vitamin K: 242 μg/kg
Minerals
- sodium: 26 mg/kg
- potassium: 2,180 mg/kg
- calcium: 322 mg/kg
- magnesium: 162 mg/kg
- iron: 9.3 mg/kg
- zinc: 1.47 mg/kg
All weights are the weight of the berries when fresh
source https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320610#health-benefits

Containing a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including zinc, magnesium, iron, and vitamins C, B, and K.
Specific nutrient values will vary depending on the way the aronia is grown and prepared, so each brand should be investigated individually.
Research suggests that aronia may have significant health benefits in terms of combating the growth of certain cancers and the associated damage to the body.
Aronia also appears to have significant positive effects in terms of insulin and improving immune function. These effects may be especially valuable to people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Researchers believe that aronia berries may have protective effects on the liver, as well as helping to reduce symptoms and damage associated with stomach disorders.
Finally, aronia seems to be effective in reducing blood pressure and aiding blood vessel relaxation. Some researchers suggest that it could be a useful tool in treating vascular diseases.
There does not appear to be any well-documented evidence of health risks associated with aronia, though dry mouth is a common side effect of consumption that some might find unpleasant.

Nutritional information