Aronia berries

One way to enjoy aronia berries is to buy them frozen. Frozen aronia berries have the advantage of having a long shelf life and being ready to use at any time. The freezing process preserves their tart, sour flavor and nutrients. Aronia berries contain hydrogen cyanide and should therefore only be eaten raw in small quantities. Frozen aronia berries are ideal for making jam, fruit sauces, compote, juice, or they can also be processed into a syrup. Aronia berries are small, dark purple fruits that belong to the rose family. These berries, also known as chokeberries, originate from North America. Today, they are mainly grown in Poland, Germany, and Austria.