There are many varieties of black goji berries on the market, with a wide range of prices. So, can you drink fake black goji berries? Is it harmful to drink counterfeit black goji berries?
Can you drink fake black goji berries?
Not recommended.
Fake black goji berries are not real black goji berries. They do not have the nutritional value or medicinal effects of black goji berries. If you are buying black goji berries for liver and kidney nourishment or to improve sleep, it is not recommended to drink fake black goji berries.
Are there any harmful effects of drinking fake black goji berries?
No harmful effects.
Fake black goji berries are mostly replaced with white thorns or blueberries. White thorns and blueberries also contain rich amino acids and vitamins. Drinking these counterfeit black goji berries is not harmful, but they do not have the kidney-nourishing, blood-nourishing, and calming effects of black goji berries.
However, there are also fake and inferior low-quality black goji berries on the market. If the fake black goji berries have quality issues such as expiration, deterioration, or mold, it is not recommended to continue consuming them.
Does fake black goji berries have color when soaked in water?
Yes, they have color.
Fake black goji berries are generally dyed, so there may be a slight color when soaked in water. Some expired or deteriorated black goji berries may appear brown or tan when soaked in water. Good quality black goji berries, which contain a large amount of anthocyanins, will turn the water blue or purple and have a silky texture.
How to distinguish real and fake black goji berries?
Due to the variety of black goji berries and limited knowledge about them, many people worry about buying fake black goji berries. In fact, it is very easy to distinguish between real and fake black goji berries. Just a cup of warm water is enough. If black goji berries soaked in water have no color or are brown or tan, there may be quality issues. If you are still unsure, you can open the black goji berries. Real black goji berries have about a dozen small seeds inside, while fake black goji berries either have no seeds or only one seed. Another simple method is to compare prices. Wild black goji berries are precious tonic herbs, so you need to be cautious about black goji berries with low prices.
The correct method of soaking black goji berries in water
Soaking black goji berries in water:
1. Take 15 to 20 black goji berries and put them in a cup.
2. Slowly pour warm water (water temperature should be between 40-60 degrees).
3. Let it soak in the water for 3 minutes, then you can drink it.
4. After drinking, you can repeatedly pour in water and soak again.
