About Product
Goji Berries, also known as wolfberries, are native to the Himalayan region and have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries.
They were believed to be first cultivated in the Ningxia province of China and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years.
Goji berries are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They are sweet, slightly tangy, and can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked.
In recent years, goji berries have become increasingly popular as a superfood.
They are often used in teas, juices, smoothies, and snacks.
Suggested Use: Mix one teaspoon with juice and yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.
Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine our organic premium acai and acerola cherry powders in a smoothie.
Miscellaneous Facts about our Goji Berry Extract Powder
Ingredients: Goji Berry extract and non-GMO tapioca maltodextrin derived from yuca root*.
Botanical Name: Lycium barbarum
Other Names: Wolfberry, Lycii Berry, pinyin, mede berry, Lycium Chinese, barbary matrimony vine, bocksdorn, Duke of Argyll’s tea tree, Barbarum, Murali, red medlar, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Gou qi-zi, matrimony vine, Tibetan goji, Chinese wolfberry, Himalayan goji, Chinese Matrimony-vine.
Origin: Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
* This product contains a small amount of tapioca maltodextrin, a starch made from organically grown non-GMO yuca root (cassava root). This starch acts as a drying agent and keeps this powder from clumping into hard chunks or one solid brick. * For more information about tapioca starch derived from cassava root (yuca root), click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:
Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.
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* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.
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