Dried Barberries – The Tasty Antioxidants-Rich Superfood

Imagine a low-calorie, sweet and tasty snack that is a great source of Vitamin C and ample in antioxidants. That’s what you exactly get in dried barberries.

There is a reason why the barberries (berberis vulgaris) are still used in many cuisines even after 2000+ years. While the initial reason for using barberries in many dishes was due to their refreshing, sweet and sorrow, and yummy tart flavor, it goes beyond that.

Many documented stories, especially in Ancient Chinese Medicine, showcased that the barberry fruit was famous and widely used in China and Persia due to its potent medicinal properties. This superfood was used to fight digestive problems, cold and generally to strengthen the immune system.

Recent studies showed that barberry fruit is also very beneficial for the skin due to the high properties of antioxidants, Vitamin C and B-Complex vitamins. And, it is already a known fact that the barberries (berberis vulgaries) have the highest antioxidant properties in the berries fruit family and feature the unique compound known as berberine.