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Maqui berry

Also Known As : Clon, Koelon, Maqui, Queldron, Wineberry
Technical Name : Aristotelia chilensis
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They taste a lot like blackberries, succulent and sweet, with a slightly tart flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Fresh maqui berries are difficult to get, maqui berry powder is easily accessible and can be added to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal and desserts.
  2. They are used to extract juice and prepare jam, jelly and preserves.

Common names and forms

  1. Aristotelia Chilensis

Description

Maqui is a plant that grows in Chile and Argentina. Maqui berry is the fruit of the maqui plant. It is a tiny, round, dark purple fruit that contain 4-8 small seeds. They grow in small bunches and look like blackcurrants. It is native to Chile.

Health benefits

  • Maqui berry contain antioxidants, which helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis.(1)
  • They may helps to fight inflammation.(1)
  • They helps to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce heart disease risk.(1)
  • They may benefit gut health by promoting the growth of good bacteria in the intestines.(1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/maqui-berry-benefits

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