What are those dark purple berries?
They’re American-grown aronia berries, which are new to the ingredients market. The global Bell Flavors & Fragrances of Northbrook, Ill., USA, predicts that they will be the fourth highest flavor trend this year.
Aronia's Health Properties
They’re high in antioxidants, according to the USDA ORAC Survey – 244% higher than blueberries, 77% higher than cranberries and 67% higher than wild blueberries.