Wild black goji berries are expensive due to their scarcity. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the cultivation of black goji berries. Can cultivated black goji berries be consumed? Are there any harmful effects of cultivating black goji berries?
Can cultivated black goji berries be consumed?
Yes, they can be consumed.
Black goji berries are known as "nutritious soft gold." With the recognition of their nutritional value and market price, there has been a large-scale cultivation of black goji berries. Therefore, there are now a considerable number of cultivated black goji berries available on the market.
Cultivated black goji berries also contain abundant nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and minerals. The content of anthocyanins in cultivated black goji berries is not significantly different from that in wild black goji berries. Therefore, cultivated black goji berries can be soaked in water and consumed.
Are there any harmful effects of cultivating black goji berries?
Harmful due to pesticide residue.
The technology for cultivating black goji berries has not yet been perfected, and there may be insect infestations when the fruits are ripe. To increase yields, farmers may use pesticides on black goji berries. Black goji berries treated with pesticides may have excessive pesticide residue. Consuming black goji berries with pesticide residue may have certain side effects on the body.
Do cultivated black goji berries have any benefits?
They have certain medicinal effects.
Cultivated black goji berries are only different from wild black goji berries in terms of cultivation methods. They contain the same active ingredients, such as organic acids, black goji berry polysaccharides, and anthocyanins. They have the effects of enhancing immunity, improving sleep, anti-aging, and assisting in blood sugar reduction.
Do cultivated black goji berries produce a "silk" effect?
Yes, they do.
Wild black goji berries produce a "silk" effect when soaked in water due to the high content of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments that are sensitive to acidity and alkalinity. The "silk" effect is the release process of anthocyanins. Cultivated black goji berries also contain a high amount of anthocyanins, so the "silk" effect may occur when soaked in water.
Who should not consume black goji berries?
People with weak spleen and diarrhea
Black goji berries are considered tonifying medicinal herbs with strong warming effects. People with weak spleen and diarrhea should not consume them to avoid worsening symptoms of diarrhea.
People with cold or fever
People with cold or fever have fever symptoms in their bodies, and black goji berries have a warming effect on the body. Consuming them during a cold or fever may worsen the condition.
People with a hot constitution
Black goji berries are tonifying medicinal herbs that can warm the body. People with a hot constitution should not consume them to avoid discomfort.
