ARONIA SEEDS

Aronia, scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa or commonly referred to as dried chokeberry seeds, are exceptional natural ingredients that enhance texture and intensify the fruit identity in the final product. Their incorporation into your manufacturing process is effortless, as they can be seamlessly added at any stage. Notably, dried aronia seeds exhibit exceptional microbiological stability, allowing for a shelf life of two years, ensuring long-lasting quality.

The Aronia fruit, often hailed as the healthiest fruit globally, surpasses other superfoods in terms of health benefits. Chokeberry fruits are a rich source of antioxidants and offer a plethora of nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Recognized as the king of berries worldwide, the fruit boasts an impressive anthocyanin content of around 2-3% per 100g, along with an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value ranging from 65,000 to 120,000 umol TE / 100g. Poland stands as the largest producer of Aronia globally, with Polish exports accounting for a staggering 90% of all chokeberry sales worldwide.

Dried aronia seeds offer a multitude of applications in the food and cosmetic industries, including:

1. Fortification of food products: Dried aronia seeds can be used to fortify various food products, such as confectionery, dairy, and bakery items, enhancing their nutritional profile and adding unique flavours.
2. Protein powders: Incorporating dried Aronia seeds into protein powders can provide an additional source of plant-based protein and contribute to the overall nutritional value of the product.
3. Dietary supplements: Dried aronia seeds can be utilized in the production of dietary supplements, offering antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.
4. Functional foods and drinks: Adding dried Aronia seeds to functional foods and drinks can enhance their functionality and nutritional content, providing consumers with a convenient way to incorporate beneficial compounds into their diet.
5. Sports nutrition: Dried aronia seeds can be included in sports nutrition products to support athletic performance, endurance, and recovery, thanks to their nutrient-rich composition.
6. Exfoliant in body and face products: The texture of dried Aronia seeds makes them suitable as a natural exfoliant in body and facial products, helping to remove dead skin cells and promote a smoother, more radiant complexion.
7. Texture enhancement in soaps and scrubs: Dried aronia seeds can add a wholesome texture to soaps and scrubs, providing gentle exfoliation and a pleasing sensory experience during skincare routines.

Furthermore, the cold-pressed seed oil extracted from dried Aronia seeds can be used in various applications, such as cooking, cosmetics, and skin care products, providing a source of nourishing fatty acids and potential health benefits.

In conclusion, dried Aronia seeds offer diverse applications, including fortifying food products, enriching protein powders and dietary supplements, enhancing functional foods and drinks, supporting sports nutrition, acting as an exfoliant in body and face products, adding texture to soaps and scrubs, and providing cold-pressed seed oil for various purposes. These versatile seeds contribute to both the nutritional value and sensory experience of food and cosmetic products.