2. Chokeberries / Aronia Berries (16,062 micromoles TE/100g)
Securing the second spot on our ranking, chokeberries—botanically named Aronia melanocarpa—boast an impressive ORAC value of 16,062 micromoles of Trolox Equivalents per 100 grams.
These deep purple, thick-skinned fruits contain extraordinarily high concentrations of proanthocyanidins and dark plant pigments. Because their raw flavor features a sharp, astringent bite, incorporating dried aronia berries, extracts, or purees into warm cereal or blended smoothies offers a comfortable way to harness their cardiotonic and blood-sugar balancing benefits.
