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Picking season starts in mid August to end of September
The aronia berry (also known as a chokeberry) has proven to be one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. In simple terms, antioxidants are a chemical compound or substance such as Vitamin E and C, found in foods, which are thought to protect the body’s cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.

Aronia berries have higher antioxidant levels than other berries (see ORAC chart on the “Science” page). Not only are they low in sugar, they also contain beneficial nutrients, such as quercetin, quinic, minerals, and vitamins.

​Aronia berries contain the highest levels of anthocyanins (the pigment in the berry that gives them their dark purplish-black color) and proanthocyanidins (plant-based super-antioxidants) when compared to many of the other well-known “superfruits."
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What Are Aronia Berries?

Science has shown that foods high in anthocyanins have been proven to protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. These high concentrations of anthocyanins may provide some health-promoting effects, such as:
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  • Reduction of inflammation and C-reactive protein levels 
  • Proanthocyanidins offer a wide variety of health benefits as well. Science has shown that foods high in proanthocyanidin content may help: 
  • Improve circulation by strengthening capillary walls 
  • Inhibit enzymes that break down collagen 
  • Reduce allergy production
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In addition, the powerful components in the amazing Aroniaberry have been found to:
  • Improve function of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems 
  • Prevent gastric damage 
  • Protect heart cells from cell membrane damage and DNA fragmentation 
  • Protect the liver from chemical damage 
  • Enhance overall wellness
  • Urinary tract health

Health Benefits

Antioxidant Source  

          Aronia berries have the highest concentration of antioxidants present in any fruit. Why is this so important? Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. And because aronia is rich in antioxidants, it has a very high ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity - a measure of an antioxidant's power to neutralize free radicals) - almost 80 units, the highest amongst fruits.

Cooking with Aronia

Although their high antioxidant levels and low sugar content make aronia berries a bit tart to enjoy on their own, they are a great addition to a variety of recipes. One of the most popular ways to use aronia berries is in a smoothie—a great and healthy way to start your day! They can also be put on cold or hot cereal, or added to pancake batter. And they make a great substitute in other berry recipes, from cranberry sauce to blueberry muffins. 

Aronia Smoothie

  • 3-4 bananas. 1 cup plain yogurt 
  • 1 – 1 1/2 c. coconut milk (or other milk) 1 cup frozen aronia berries.
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries or other fruit.
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar, Sucanat, or 5/6 cup honey.
  • 1 egg.
  • 2 eggs. 3/4 c. sugar or Sucanat. 1 c. flour of choice.

Aronia Berry Salad with Squash and Brussels Sprouts

  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup aronia berries
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
  • Orange zest, Cinnamon stick
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup blanched Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup blanched acorn squash, cut into inch cubes.
  • 1 cup aronia berries
  • ​¼ cup pearl onions

Aronia Fruit Salad

  • 2 cups hulled, roughly chopped strawberries
  • 2 cups Aronia berries 
  • A handful of raspberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, roughly chopped
  • 2 bananas, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Barrie is Southern Ontario’s leading farm destination for excellent berry picking, farm fresh food, and fun family outings. We offer picking fields loaded with aronia berries!
Our customers have enjoyed great berry picking, the fresh country air and peaceful scenery. Come and enjoy all that our family farm has to offer. Stop in and buy your berries fresh from the field, or take a wagon ride to the field and enjoy picking your own berries…a great family activity!!

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Why Berries in Barrie?

3684 Grenfel Road
Springwater​, Ontario 
L9X 1V4

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