What is goji berry?

Goji berry is also known as the wolfberry. Their history as a medicinal plant has roots in ancient China. Goji berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.

These festive red berries have a sweet, slightly-sour taste and often come in dried form (like raisins) or in liquid or powder form. Versatile goji berries contain a wide range of phytonutrients, vitamins and trace minerals, giving them the name “superfood berries” by many health experts.

Health value of goji berry

Goji berries are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including:
• protein
• vitamin C
• fiber
• iron
• vitamin A
• zinc
• antioxidants

These berries contain all 8 essential amino acids. A single 4 ounce serving provides nearly 10 percent of your daily value for protein. For fruit, this is a surprising amount of protein. They also contain essential amino acids, are crazy-high in vitamin A (36 percent of the daily recommended value per tablespoon), and a tablespoon has only 18 calories, making them a great snack option.