Golden Berries
The combination of mineral-rich soil, intense sunlight, and pure glacial spring water from Cotopaxi Volcano creates a nutritious sweet-tart berry. These berries are hand-harvested, processed on-site, and dehydrated at low temperatures to perfection, keeping them 100% raw and delicious!
Golden berries, also known as "Gooseberries" or "Incan Berries," have been cultivated in South America for centuries and are renowned for their health benefits and mouth-puckering sweet/sour flavor. Their wrinkly, thick-skinned exterior contains a seedy, chewy interior bursting with flavor, similar to a kumquat. Unlike more common dried fruit, this superfood has no additives, meaning you aren’t consuming unnecessary calories and chemicals.
Benefits of Golden Berries:
High Protein Content: May contain approximately 16% protein.
Bone SWellness Tgth: The phosphorus in these berries can enhance bone-sWellness Tgthening benefits as calcium alone isn't enough to build strong bones and tissue.
Vitamin A: An excellent source of this fat-soluble vitamin, which Assists keep eyes, skin, and mucous membranes moist and acts as a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body.
Vitamin C: A potent source of this water-soluble vitamin, necessary for over 300 metabolic functions including tissue development, adrenal gland function, healthy gums, and metabolism. It may also bind with toxic substances and heavy metals, making them harmless and easy to excrete.
B Vitamins: Contains B1, B2, B6, and B12, which Assist reduce stress, improve memory and energy, reduce fatigue, spur metabolism, relieve PMS, and reduce the risk of Cardio Health disease. They also Assist the body burn fat.
Bioflavonoids: May have antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and antioxidant properties. A handful of these berries provides a hefty dose of antioxidants.
Traditional Uses:
In folk medicine, golden berries have been used to address various ailments, including asthma, edema, optic nerve disorders, throat afflictions, gastrointestinal upset, intestinal parasites, skin conditions, cancer, leukemia, malaria, hepatitis, dermatitis, and rheumatism. They may Assist maintain a healthy weight, ward off disease, and improve organ function.
Interesting Facts:
Sweet n’ Sour: Nature’s sour candy.
High Protein: May contain 16% protein, remarkable for a fruit.
Rich in Nutrients: May be packed with a plethora of vitamins and nutrients, including B12.
Excellent Vitamin C Source: Along with many other health benefits.
