Types of Goji Berries
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Jul 26, 2009
It could come as a surprise to many that there are over forty one known types of Goji berries all around the world and most of these are grown in the east. Some of the widest spread and most well known are Lyceum barbarum, Lyceum ferocissimum and Lyceum Chinese.
Lycii berry which is commonly known as Chinese Wolfberry by Chinese herbalists has been used as nutrient tonic for centuries. This bright red berry which…
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Acai – Wears the Crown of the Superfoods
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Jul 15, 2009
The acai berry is is strange in the way that only 10% of the berry is actually edible, the main reason for this is it has a large stone which takes up most of the berry. It is a dark purple berry slightly smaller than a grape, acai is more communally mixed with ice cream, meal bars and also energy drinks. The acai berry requires rapid precessing after its late harvest.
The acai berry grows…
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Goji Berries – A Quick Insight
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Jul 10, 2009
Facts first-Goji berries have more protein than whole wheat, about 500 times more vitamin C than oranges and more carotene B than carrots. And do you think this is enough? Those berries are considered to have high concentration of anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging compounds. These highly salubrious compounds provide you immunity against cancer, aging, heart disease, diabetes and problems of nervous system in addition to various other health related problems.
Gojies are perhaps the only fruit…
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A Guide to Exotic Fruits For Chefs
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Jun 26, 2009
We will explore the fruit varieties of the world which are far removed from the usual fare. For the bold, the creative, or the daring gourmand…
Hautbois – Or “musk strawberry” to we common folk. Musk strawberries grow wild in forests in and around Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia. The gourmet community has held it in esteem for decades for its intense aroma and flavor which is comparable to a mixture of regular strawberry, raspberry…
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Wolfberry Fruit in Chinese Traditions
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May 30, 2009
Wolfberry fruit is also known as Fructus Lycii in Latin. Chinese herbalists have been using Wolfberry fruit for ages. These are nothing but the berries of Lycium Chinese which is more commonly known as Lycium barbarum. Its roots are also found to have healing properties. Wolfberry fruits are the native of East Asia and Europe. You can find it growing wild on the hillsides where the climate is relatively cooler. With its growing popularity, it…
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