Product Description
Reminiscent of raisins and dried papaya, the distinctive flavor of N&Z GOJI BERRIES pairs well with breakfast, main dishes, desserts - basically everything. Elevate your dishes with this non-GMO fruit that also supports the effectiveness of diets. The sweet and slightly bitter Goji Berries, also known as wolfberries, lycium fruit, or boxthorn, have gained various names over the years. Don't be misled by references to Chinese wolfberries or lycium fruit - they all indicate this red berry. The Goji name is easier to pronounce than its original name: Gou Qi Zi. When it comes to the question of when to eat it and when not, there's a Chinese saying against it: if someone embarks on a long journey far from home, they should avoid consuming Goji berries. It was believed to affect one's sexual desire. Grown on the Ningxia Plain where people have the highest average lifespan on Earth, this fruit can reach up to four meters in height, thanks to people's desire for eternal youth. The fruit, considered an aphrodisiac, thrives in cooler climates such as Tibet, China, and other Asian countries, with related species already naturalized in Hungary from Ottoman times, known here as boxthorn. Written records show that in Chinese life going back as far as the first century, this fruit has a medicinal history. Edible fruit was attributed to long, happy life, enhancing yang energy. It was believed that the brightly glowing red berry not only acted against general weakness, discomfort, and depression but also extended life and helped the functioning of the liver, kidneys, contributed to eye health. Extremely adaptable to weather conditions, its toughness and resistance are evident in its ability to withstand cold, even up to -25°C! An excellent choice to reduce saturated fat intake in the body, as this Asian edible fruit is free of them. Snack on it, flavor your salads, fish dishes, and soups. It is recommended to consume on its own in the morning and evening. Excellent ingredient for smoothies, muesli, or porridge, various side dishes. Prepare a Chinese chicken soup; its unique flavor will come from the added Goji berries just before serving. Perfect for heavenly white chocolate desserts. For gourmets, we recommend trying carrot cake or muffins made with this fruit! Besides prepared dishes, spice up your drinks, teas as well with this special, dried ingredient. Consuming Goji berries does not substitute a healthy lifestyle and a varied, balanced diet. Average nutritional value per 100 g of product: Energy: 1500 kJ/ 358.5 kcal, Fat: 5 g, of which saturated fats: 0 g, Carbohydrate: 68 g, of which sugars: 54 g, Protein: 14.3 g, Salt: 0.075 g, Storage: in a dry, well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight, up to a maximum of 25°C, Ingredients: dried Goji berries (lycium), preservative (sulfur dioxide)