Goji
- Goji, goji berry grows on a thorny shrub in [{Asia]], especially China.
- Goji berries are also being exported around the world.
Scientific name[edit | edit source]
Goji berries are the fruit from two plants: Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense.
Planting[edit | edit source]
- Goji berry is a shrub planted from a seed.
- It produces fruit after two years, and make the most fruit during their fourth and fifth year.
Hand picked[edit | edit source]
- The berries are delicate and need to be hand-picked.
- A Goji berry is small, red, and oblong.
Similar to currant[edit | edit source]
They are similar in size and shape to a currant.
Culinary use[edit | edit source]
- The Goji berries can be eaten much like any other berry.
- They are popular in their dried form, like a raisin.
- They can also be juiced.
Nutrition[edit | edit source]
Goji berries are rich in vitamin C, which work to keep the body healthy and protect it from illness, such as the common cold.
Taste[edit | edit source]
Their tangy sweet taste is a cross between a cranberry and a cherry.
Other names[edit | edit source]
They are also called “wolfberry.”
Related to tomatoes[edit | edit source]
Goji berries are closely related to tomatoes.
Did you know?[edit | edit source]
- The berries turn black if they are bruised.
- In the Himalayas, they are referred to as “the happy berry.
References[edit | edit source]
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