Lycium barbarum is a common health food, but many people only know red goji berries, not familiar with black goji berries. In fact, both have high nourishing and nourishing effect, just in many aspects are very different. So, both are goji berries, but black goji berries are much more expensive than red goji berries. What is the difference between black goji berries and red goji berries? Why are black goji berries more expensive?

One, the difference between black goji berries and red goji berries

1. Black goji berries

Appearance: black goji berries have an incredible name. Of course it is purple-black color after drying. And black goji berries are mostly wild, with smaller particles, no more than the size of a soybean.

Taste: black goji berries wild, polysaccharide content is very little. Only a little sweetness when rejected outright. So it's time to piss more for people to eat.

Eating method: black goji berries are black, mainly because it contains a lot of anthocyanins, but anthocyanins are less heat stable, suitable for cold water or not more than 60 ℃ brewing, not suitable for dishes and soup.

Dosage: goji berries have better nutrition and nourishment, so even adults should not be more than 5g per day. however, if you eat too much black goji berries, you will be angry, so control the amount.

Effectiveness: black wolfberry is known as "nourishing soft gold", its nutrient composition is getting higher and higher, containing more than 100 kinds of nutrients beneficial to the human body.

2. Red wolfberry

appearance: compared with the black wolfberry, red wolfberry color is orange-red, modern wolfberry planting area, artificial plants, so the particles look larger.

Taste: red goji berries contain a lot of polysaccharides, so they taste sweeter.

Dosage: red goji berries do not tolerate high temperatures. It can be consumed directly, steeped in water, wine, soup or vegetables, and an adult can use about 20 grams per day.

Effects: red goji berries contain a lot of carotene, so they are orange-red in color, so they can protect the liver and eyes. Since ancient times, goji berries have been a tonic for relieving fatigue and protecting the liver.

Two, why black goji berries are more expensive?

From the price point of view, the unit price of black wolfberry is much higher than red wolfberry. So many people think that black goji berries are more nutritious. However, the price of a general commodity is not only determined by its value, but also related to its scarcity and packaging. All along, we have been using red goji berries. One day, someone discovered that there was also a black goji berry. Through more advanced packaging and publicity, everyone will feel better.