Goji berry - 枸杞 - goji berries - wolfberry - 宁夏枸杞
English Name | Goji berry |
Pinyin | Gou qi |
Chinese Name | 枸杞 |
Latin Name | Lycii Fructus |
Category | Fruits and Seeds |
Regions | NingXia·ZhongNing (宁夏·中宁) |
Features | Semi-fusiform or oval shape; externally red or dark red; apex has small protruding scars of the style; base has yellowish-white scar of stem. Fruit skin is pliable and wrinkled; flesh is soft, moist and fleshy, contains 20~50 seeds, seeds are kidney-like, flat and bent upward, externally pale yellow or brownish-yellow, faint odor; sweet taste. |
Quality | First grade/large size/sulfur-free smoked |
Functions | Supplements the liver and kidney, boosts essence and brightens the eyes, enhancing male prowess and virility |
Zhongning Goji berry(中宁枸杞)
In pursuit of the most authentically originated goji berries, we embarked on a thousand-mile trek to Zhongning, Ningxia, the epicenter of China’s goji berry cultivation. Zhongning goji berries owe their exceptional quality to the region’s distinctive geographical and climatic conditions: situated within the north temperate monsoon climate zone, surrounded by mountains on all sides with a low, flat central area, this land is graced with abundant sunlight, aridity with minimal rainfall, intense evaporation, high effective accumulated temperatures, and significant diurnal temperature variations. These unique geographical and climatic features endow Zhongning goji berries with their unrivaled quality, rendering the region the most optimal for goji berry growth. We insist on selecting goji berries that are pure, natural, and unpolluted.
Confronted with modern industrial processes, gogi berries are often sulfured to enhance their appearance, endowing them with a lustrous, ruddy hue. Nonetheless, this method of beautification comes at the expense of one’s health. We strictly prohibit the entry of sulfured goji berries into our supply chain, steadfast in our commitment to providing healthy, unpolluted, and purely natural goji berries.
What is Goji berry?
The goji berry, also known as wolfberry, scientifically known as Lycium barbarum, is a plant hailing from the Solanaceae family. Its fruit, commonly referred to as the goji berry or Ningxia goji, is a delectable fruit cherished for both its medicinal and culinary virtues. For centuries, the goji berry has been utilized in Asia, particularly within the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, as a means to enhance well-being and forestall a myriad of ailments.
Goji berries can be consumed in various forms, including fresh fruits, dried fruits, juice, and as a dietary supplement. The use of goji berries is also common in a variety of dishes, soups, and teas. The popularity of gogi berries is not limited to China, as its nutritional value and health benefits have attracted attention and welcome from consumers worldwide.
Goji berry benefits
Goji berries are believed to have multiple health benefits, including boosting immunity, protecting vision, antioxidant and anti-aging effects. They contain rich nutritional components, including various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.
Lauded as the most formidable anti-aging comestible in the world, the goji berry reigns supreme in the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) hierarchy, a criterion utilized to gauge the antioxidative levels of nourishment. Provisioning nearly the complete repertoire of nine essential amino acids requisite for daily bodily sustenance from alimentation, eight are found within these berries, which aid in the synthesis of proteins. With the vitamin C content of an ounce of organic goji surpassing that of oranges, these berries serve as a natural fount of nutrients, enhancing the immune system and bolstering the body’s defenses against colds and infections. Rich in vitamin A as well, organic goji berries safeguard the cornea and bolster visual acuity.
How To Enjoy Goji Berries?
Goji berries can be consumed in various forms, including fresh fruits, dried fruits, juice, and as a dietary supplement.
Wolfberry are delicious added to your cereal, trail mix, or yogurt. Dried organic goji berries have a mild sweet taste and chewy texture. Some folks like them reconstituted with hot water first to soften them…try it for yourself and let us know! These are a real delight that makes a soothing drink when added to tea or soup.
The use of gogi berries is also common in a variety of dishes, soups, and teas. The popularity of wolfberry is not limited to China, as its nutritional value and health benefits have attracted attention and welcome from consumers worldwide.