We Answered 15 Frequently Asked Questions About Aronia
Every week we receive dozens of questions about aronia and its benefits. What is aronia? How much does it cost? Is it good for diabetics? What about children?
You have many curiosities, and we’ve decided to answer them all — as simply and clearly as possible.
Below you will find important information about aronia, its benefits, how to consume it, and where you can order it. Happy reading!
1. What exactly is aronia?
Aronia is a shrub known worldwide for its healing properties.
The shrub is native to North America, also known by the name “chokeberry” among Americans. In Romania, it is also called “scoruș negru” (black rowan).
IMPORTANT: aronia has no connection with blueberries, currants, black grapes, elderberries, or sloe berries. They are all completely different fruits.
2. What is aronia good for? What are its benefits?
Aronia berries contain numerous vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
Thanks to these, these superfruits have numerous health benefits, such as:
- Helps lower blood sugar levels;
- Reduces the risk of colon or breast cancer;
- Strengthens and protects the immune system;
- Regulates blood pressure and keeps the heart healthy;
- Aids in body detoxification and weight loss diets;
- Reduces symptoms of anxiety & depression and promotes a sense of well-being.
3. Can aronia be given to children? What quantity can they take and for how long is it recommended to consume it?
Of course, aronia is also very good for children. Our juice is 100% natural & organic and contains no additives, preservatives, flavorings, or colorants.
You can start by giving children 10ml of juice per day, after breakfast or lunch. Later, you can gradually increase the quantity as time goes by.
4. Can I find aronia in pharmacies? Where can I buy it?
You can buy aronia juice both in physical stores and online.
In physical stores, you will find our juice in dm (drogerie markt) stores, which are present throughout the country. Click here and you will see the locations of all our partner stores:
Also, you can buy the juice online, from our virtual store. To do this, just click here and place an order:
5. How much do your products cost?
Currently, you will find 3 products in our online store:
- Aronia juice, in a 3-liter carton, which costs 99 lei.
- Dried aronia berries, in a 200g package, which costs 24.99 lei.
- Aronia jam, in a 200g jar, which costs 19.95 lei.
6. How much does shipping cost for online orders?
Shipping is FREE for orders over 170 lei.
For orders with a value less than 170 lei, the shipping fee is 19.99 lei.
Also, the delivery time is usually between 2-3 working days.
7. If I have diabetes, can I consume this juice? Does it lower blood sugar?
Yes. Dozens of studies have shown that aronia is very beneficial for diabetics.
Our products are sugar-free and help lower blood sugar levels. We have had clients who told us their blood sugar dropped from 200 to 90 after consuming aronia.
8. Is aronia good for the heart? Does it lower blood pressure?
Certainly. Aronia complements the treatment for cardiovascular diseases.
Its berries lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
9. Does aronia juice also help with weight loss?
Yes. Our customers use it successfully in weight loss and detoxification diets.
10. What is the recommended daily dose of juice? Is there a specific amount?
We recommend drinking 100ml per day, after breakfast or lunch.
We recommend taking it after main meals because the juice is very concentrated.
11. How long can the juice be consumed? A month, longer? Are breaks necessary?
To feel the true benefits of this miracle fruit, we recommend consuming it for a minimum of 3-6 consecutive months.
Aronia has no side effects, so you can consume our products daily, long-term, without taking breaks. We have clients who have been consuming it for 5 years with a few months’ break per year.
12. Do I need to keep the juice in the refrigerator after opening it?
Yes, absolutely! Because it contains no preservatives or added ingredients. It’s just 100% cold-pressed juice from aronia berries.
After opening the carton, the juice should be stored in the refrigerator for 30 days.
13. What are the contraindications for aronia berries?
They have no contraindications, nor side effects.
They can be consumed long-term by both adults and children over 1 year of age.
However, for extra safety, we recommend that pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers consult their family doctor before including them in their daily diet.
14. Do you have the plantation in Charlottenburg? Where is this village?
Charlottenburg is a village in Romania, located in Timiș County. It is situated 44 km from Timișoara and is known as the only round village in Romania.
In this picturesque village, you will find our plantation, spread over 15 fruitful hectares, with carefully tended, pesticide-free land.
15. I would be interested in some aronia seedlings, where can I buy them?
We do not sell seedlings, only juice, jam, and aronia berries.
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Do you have any more questions about this superfruit or our products?
We encourage you to write them right now in a comment on this article or on Facebook, and we will gladly answer them. 🙂
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