Super Berry is here to stay for 2009
Jan 19
While many claim the acai berry is all hype and no clout, Leah McGrath, the corporate dietitian for Ingles Supermarkets, records some of the new foods and trends we will be seeing more of this year. In that list is the acai berry.
Juice alert — While last year the pomegranate ruled the shelves and aisles, this year we’ll see new and different berries and fruits in our juices. Acai berries, the fruit of the acai palm, are native to the Amazon region and have been widely touted for their antioxidant properties. Goji berries come from China and Mongolia and also are a rich source of antioxidants, especially carotenoids which may be beneficial to the health of your eyes. Mangosteen fruit comes from Asia. The rind contains xanthones which may help prevent cancer. Don’t look for these fruits in the produce section as they either can’t be imported due to regulations or are too fragile, but you will find them as juice in Snapple juices.
