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LINGONBERRY POWDER 100%
"LINGONBERRIES CONTAIN RESVERATROL IN AMOUNTS SIMILAR TO THAT FOUND IN THE KEY INGREDIENT OF RED WINE, I.E. DARK GRAPES. "
Description
Our lingonberry products are hand picked in the clean, Northern nature of Lapland and the Arctic region. Lingonberries mature late and are hand picked at the end of season, from August and until the end of September. The unique flavour of lingonberry is sharp and a little sour. Lingonberry is a healthy berry because it contains a lot of flavonoids and lignans, substantially more that other berries.
Lingonberry contains plentiful organic acids, vitamins C, provitamin A as beta carotene, B vitamins (B1, B2 and B3, and the elements potassium. calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. In addition to these nutrients, they also contain healthy phytochemicals combatting the aging process.
The seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.In addition, lingonberry contains the short-chained proanthocyanidines and is recognized to have protective properties against urinary tract and infections.
Ingredients
100% berry powder from wild, Nordic Lingonberries [Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea]
Nutrition information / 100 g (average values)
Energy value: 379 kcal / 1603 kJ
Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Protein: 5,3 g
Carbohydrates: 81 g
Sugars: 29,5 g
- fructose: 17,3 g
- glucose: 12,6 g
- sucrose: <1 g
Dietry Fiber: 32 g
- insoluble: 26 g
- soluble: 6 g
Key science
• The uniqueness of the berries grown on higher latitudes is that they due to the long summer nights, with midnight sun, have a much shorter ripening time than other berries. The result is sweeter berries with exceptionally high levels of anthocyanins.
Usage and tips
Consume 5 g (approximately 2 teaspoons) per day.
Add to smoothies, yogurt or oatmeal, or liquid of your choice.