Personally, when I first read the word superberry, I have high doubts. I mean, superberry? C’mon! Isn’t that too far? What makes them so super anyways? Coupled with the interest to prove them wrong, I did some research about them. And lo’ and behold! Apparently they DO have super abilities.
Let’s discuss their super abilities.
Super Ability #1 : Super Antioxidant
Certified by Brunswick Laboratories, they ran USDA’s ORAC test. ORAC is short for Oxygen radical absorbance capacity. In simple terms, they test measures the fruit’s antioxidant values that can deal with free radicals associated with many diseases.
So how super are they? Well, this chart can give you a clearer view about it.
|
Fruit and Powder |
H-ORAC µmole TE/g |
Juice |
H-ORAC/Liter |
|
Maqui SuperberryTM, Powder |
2500 † |
Maqui SuperberryTM Juice |
120,000 † |
|
Maqui Frozen, Fruit |
276 † |
Pomegranate Juice |
25,000 § |
|
Acai, Fruit & Skin Powder |
997 a |
Red Wine |
25,700 § |
|
Acai, Fruit |
167 † |
Blueberry Juice |
20,600 § |
|
Elderberry, Fruit |
145 * |
Acai Juice |
19,500 § |
|
Pomegranate, Fruit |
105 † |
Cranberry Juice |
15,400 § |
|
Blueberry, Fruit |
65 * |
Orange Juice |
7,400 § |
|
Blackberry, Fruit |
52 * |
Ice Green Tea |
5,300 § |
* Data obtained from USDA ORAC report Nov 2007
† Data value obtained from Independent Lab report from Brunswick Laboratories, MA
§ Data obtained from J Agric. Food Chem.,Vol 56, No 4, 2008
a Data obtained from J Agric. Food Chem.,Vol 54, No 22, 2006
As you can see, the difference is staggering. 120 thousand units per liter! If that’s not super, I dunno what is…
Furthermore, they also contain the highest anthocyanins and polyphenols value. Both are types of antioxidant that commonly produced by wineberries. This helps dealing with LDL cholesterol, hence contributes to good heart health.
Super Ability #2 : Super Organic
The thing that went through my mind when they said organic is that it’s grown naturally. I’m not wrong. Maqui Superberry claims that all of their berries are grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Most of it are hand-picked from the wild, or from organic farms. Furthermore, because they grow in the mountain regions, the condition of their natural habitat forces them to produce the high antioxidants. So there’s a need for them to be as super as they can. Natural and organic supplements and juice is nothing new. But it’s a plus.
Overall, it’s not really as super as that. But okay, I’ll put it in a super abilities category too.
Super Abilities #3 : Super Charity
This worth to be mentioned. Part of their profits (they swear) are used to the Mapuche Indians through products and services for healthcare and education for the Mapuche children. Assisting in bilingual education, software, supplies and technology to aid in the future of their children. In turn, this prevents deforestation and industrialization in native forests of the Mapuche Indians.
So you give back and also help our earth. That’s one big super ability to me. I hope they stay true to their word. You can see more of their product by clicking the links on the right side of the blog.
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December 1, 2008 at 8:20 am
tim dean
I’ve only had a taste of maqui berry juice my friend gave me. It tasted better than any juice. I’m going to get some and and give it a good try.