The Influence of Temperature on the Antioxidants of Fruit Juice and Drinks.

is a cultivated species originating from crossbreeding the wild species , also known as the black chokeberry, and European mountain ash . The aronia fruit is dark purple, which can be attributed to the high content of anthocyanins, other flavonoids, and polyphenols. Aronia's reputation as a superberry entices small farms to use it as a prospective specialty crop.

Extraction of Antioxidants from Juice Using Macroporous Resins.

Antioxidants play a vital role in the human body by defending cells from damage caused by free radicals, highly reactive products of oxidation reactions. A major source of antioxidants is fruits and vegetables. , a breed created at the end of the 19th century by crossbreeding wild and Russian Mountain Ash, produces fruits with one of the highest known content of hydrophilic antioxidants.