Berries and health | Biokia

	Bilberries Bilberries have a subtle and pleasant taste that is suitable for many purposes. In addition, the bilberry is extremely rich in antioxidants, which is why it is often called a superberry. Wild bilberries are many times richer in beneficial components than industrially grown blueberries. They contain high levels of flavonoids, carotens, vitamins A and E and also dietary fiber.
Lingonberries The flavour of the lingonberry is tangier than all the other berries combined. Lingonberries also contain high levels of manganese, dietary fiber and phenolic compounds. Lingonberries contain also resveratrol approximately as much as red grapes, raw material of red wine.
	Cranberries Cranberries have a strong and fresh, distinctly sweet and sour taste. Wild cranberries have a high content of phenolic compounds. It contains also lignans and proanthocyanidins, which are polyfenols. Cranberry is also a natural source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.
Crowberries Wild crowberries have a mild and aromatic taste. They are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber. They also contain high levels of anthocyanins and flavonols. Moreover, the skin of the crowberry is an important source of flavonoids and other phenolic compounds. For this reason, crowberries should always be enjoyed with the skin and seeds.
	Sea buckthorn berries The yellow berries of sea buckthorn contain large amounts of vitamin C. Their health benefits are based on the combined effect of several compounds, such as the fatty acids in the seed oil, phytosterols, vitamin E and carotenoids. The sea buckthorn berry has more vitamin E than any other fruit or berry. This highly valued raw material is ideal for the food, health-food and pharmaceutical industries.
Cloudberries The cloudberry is one of Finland’s most valuable natural berries. This yellow, juicy and very delicious berry contains more dietary fiber than other northern berries. In addition, it is high in vitamins A, E and C – in fact, its vitamin A content is tenfold compared with other berries. The cloudberry is a popular raw material in the dairy, bakery and beverage industries, and it is used in the cosmetics industry because of its excellent skincare qualities.
	Rowan berries A high sorbic acid content lends a sour flavour to rowanberries. The first frosts of the autumn make them a little less tangy. Rowanberries are also high in vitamin C. They are used as an ingredient for jams, jellies, sweets and alcoholic beverages, for example.
Currant berries Both blackcurrants and redcurrants are considered as healthy berries. Blackcurrants are high in flavonols and vitamins A and C. Blackcurrant seeds contain gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin E as well as important polyunsaturated fatty acids. Blackcurrants are most beneficial in 100% berry powder form and other forms in where the seeds have been crushed. Red and blac currants have many uses in the beverage, dairy and bakery industries.