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, carotene, vitamins B6 and C as well as magnesium.
Lingonberries The flavour of the lingonberry is more tangy than all the other berries combined. Lingonberries also contain high levels of flavonoids, especially lignans, which prevent cancer and osteoporosis and reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. Wild lingonberries are higher in beneficial components than those grown commercially.
	Cranberries Cranberries have a strong and fresh, distinctly sweet and sour taste. Its medicinal uses include the treatment of many ailments, such as diabetes as well as heart and stomach problems. Wild cranberries have a high content of phenolic compounds that are proven to serve as antioxidants, preventing cancer and infections.
Crowberries Wild crowberries are rich in vitamins and fibre. 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. These compounds have been proven to prevent coronary diseases, cancer and infections. 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 fibre 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. According to research, cloudberries also have a positive effect on intestinal well-being.
	Rowan berries A high sorbic acid content lends a sour flavour to rowan berries. The first frosts of the autumn make them a little less tangy. Rowan berries are also high in vitamin C. They are used as an ingredient for jams, jellies, sweets and alcoholic beverages, for example. Rowan berries have traditionally been used for treating rheumatism, and they also have a diuretic effect.
Currant berries Both blackcurrants and redcurrants have many health effects. Blackcurrants are high in flavonols and vitamins A and C. Blackcurrant seeds contain gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin E as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce cholesterol. Blackcurrant is most beneficial in 100% berry powder form and other forms in which the seeds are crushed. Currant berries have many uses in the beverage, dairy and bakery industries.