Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries
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Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries

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Description

Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa), known in Chinese as Bù Lǎo Méi (不老莓) and also called Black Chokeberry or Hēi Guǒ Huā Qiū (黑果花楸), is the dried ripe fruit of a deep-purple berry long valued in folk herbal traditions for its rich color and dense, tart character. Grown in Anhui and gently dried to preserve its natural pigments, this food-herb fruit carries a sweet-and-sour nature and is traditionally associated with the Liver and Kidney channels, where it is used to nourish and support the body's vital essence. Its naturally occurring sugars come entirely from the fruit itself, with no added sweeteners.

Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries overview
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries overview

Key Selling Points

  • Dried Aronia berries (Aronia melanocarpa)
  • Known in TCM as Bu Lao Mei (不老莓)
  • Deep purple-black fruit, naturally tart
  • No added sugar — only the fruit's own sweetness
  • Grown in Anhui, gently dried
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries key features
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is gently dried to preserve the berries' deep purple-black color, wrinkled skin, and firm, slightly chewy texture. The dried fruit carries a mild, fruity aroma with a faintly wine-like note. When steeped or simmered, the berries release a rich, dark ruby infusion with a bold, tart flavor balanced by a gentle natural sweetness — a taste that stands out clearly in teas, infusions, and fruit blends.

Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries quality and texture
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Fruit / Food Herb
Common Name Bu Lao Mei (Aronia Berry)
Botanical Name Aronia melanocarpa
Form Dried Whole Fruit
Net Weight 500 g
Origin Anhui, China
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries specifications
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea and fruit infusions
  • Blended with other dried flowers and berries
  • Added to congee, porridge, or grain bowls
  • Soaked or simmered for fruit-based drinks
  • Daily food-herb nourishment
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries in use
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bu Lao Mei is steeped as a daily tea, simmered into fruit decoctions, and added to congee and grain porridges for gentle, everyday nourishment. It is often paired with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and chrysanthemum in blended teas, and is used in seasonal tonics where its deep color and tart flavor bring both character and tradition to the cup. As a food herb, it is enjoyed simply as a dried fruit snack or rehydrated in warm water.

Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries preparation
Aronia Berry Dried Fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry, Food-Herb Dried Berries preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Bu Lao Mei (Aronia Berry)?

A: Bu Lao Mei is the Chinese name for the dried fruit of Aronia melanocarpa, also known as Black Chokeberry or Aronia Berry. It is a food-herb fruit traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and daily nourishment.

Q: Does this dried Aronia berry contain added sugar?

A: No. The sweetness comes entirely from the fruit's own natural sugars. No additional sugar or sweetener is added during processing.

Q: How do I use dried Aronia berries?

A: Rinse a small handful and steep in hot water as a tea, simmer them into fruit decoctions, or add them to congee and porridge. Adjust the amount to your taste and recipe.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 22 × 16 × 8 cm

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