How to Differentiate Good Ningxia Goji Berries from Other Gojis?
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Author : Hannah
Update time : 2025-02-10 15:24:11
Shape/Appearance:Ningxia goji berries have a long flat shape and a white spot at the bottom of the stalk, whereas gojis from Xinjiang, Qinghai and Inner Mongolia do not have the white spot and are mostly rounder and shorter. Hence Ningxia products look bigger in the retail pack. Colour:Ningxia goji berries are naturally a dark red colour. Be aware, bright red coloured goji are most likely treated with Sulphur Dioxide or with artificial colour.
Moisture: Ningxia's maximum moisture range is 13% whereas Xinjiang/Qinghai is 14%. As a result, Ningxia goji berries should not clump together and remain free flowing. All goji berries are hygroscopic, which means they will absorb moisture from the air, as it absorb the moisture, the carbohydrates in the berry will be irreversibly changed and cannot be re-dried. This is why goji should always be kept in a sealed bag/carton. Floatation: Put goji berries in a glass of water, due to longer shape and larger surface, Ningxia goji berries will normally float, whereas the other goji berries will sink in the water.
Aroma/Flavour:Ningxia goji berries have a mild tangy taste that is slightly sweet but not too sweet, whereas goji berries from other origin would be much sweeter. The extra sugar content can lead to stickiness.
