In today’s health-conscious world, many people are looking to the past to find healthier whole foods, like haskap berries. This small, deep blue-purple berry packs a powerful punch of health benefits and while it was once a crucial part of ancient diets, it’s made a comeback as a modern day superfood gaining more popularity.
What are haskap berries?
Haskap berries—also known as blue honeysuckle or honey berries—date back centuries. The berries, which grow in cool climates, are native to Canada, Japan, Siberia, Russia, and parts of Europe. Haskap berries have been used in traditional medicine to reduce the risk of hypertension, and glaucoma, among other things, making them one of the earliest examples of functional nutrition.
In fact, the word “haskap” comes from “hasukappu”, a term the indigenous Ainu people of Japan gave to the fruit attributing the meaning “berry of good sight and long life” and hinting at its numerous health benefits.
How are haskap berries grown and harvested?
While ancient cultures harvested wild haskap berries by hand in small lots, today’s growing and cultivation practices focus on sustainability and innovation. At haskalife, we grow our berries in southern Alberta without the use of chemicals or pesticides utilizing modern sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices. We grow, process, package, and ship our products in our vertically integrated operation and use premium processing methods, like high pressure processing and freeze drying, to ensure our products retain maximum nutritional value—and flavour, too. The result is clean, premium products, like pure haskap berry powder and juice shots, at a scale that can be sold in stores and as an ingredient to support health and wellness goals without compromise of quality or quantity
How do people use haskap berries today?
Haskap berries are a natural powerhouse. Their rich antioxidant profile and high vitamin content makes them ideal for active nutritional support. Simply add pure haskap berry powder to your morning smoothie or yogurt, brighten up your daily bottle of water, or grab a juice shot on the go.
Is there research being done on haskap berries?
Haskap berries are more than a trend and science has taken notice. Research is being done across the world on haskap berries and their numerous benefits continues to grow and helps improve our knowledge of the haskap berry and how we can use this ancient superfood to support our health and longevity
Haskap berries are steeped in ancient knowledge and cultural tradition. But thanks to cutting-edge processing, scientific research, and a renewed passion for functional nutrition, this formerly forgotten fruit is now a modern-day superfood. Whether you’re looking to boost your antioxidant intake or simply add additional nutrition to your daily diet, haskap berries and haskalife products offer a delicious way to connect past wisdom with present-day wellness.