Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract
Aronia/chokeberry fruit is a whole food rich in anthocyanins. Extracts are commonly used in supplements and have a generally favorable safety profile; long-term high-dose human safety data are limited.
What it is
Aronia arbutifolia (red chokeberry) fruit extract is a botanical extract from chokeberry fruit, used in supplements and cosmetic formulations.
Source of polyphenols (anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins); coloring or functional ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- high-tannin content can affect mineral absorption
- limited long-term safety data on concentrated extracts
What regulators actually say
"Aronia melanocarpa and related Aronia species fruits are rich in polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, with antioxidant activity reported in human studies."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Aronia berries are foods; extracts may be marketed as dietary supplements.
European Union — EFSA
Standard botanical food ingredient.
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