AWAFI MILL Dried Black Goji Berries 250g - Hei Gou Qi - Lycium ruthenicum

AWAFI MILL Dried Black Goji Berries, traditionally known as Hei Gou Qi, are whole dried fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray.

The berries are naturally small and rounded, unlike the elongated shape of common red goji berries. Their colour may range from dark purple and blue-black to deep black, with a naturally wrinkled surface and light, dry texture.

Dried Black Goji Berries have a mildly sweet and gently tangy flavour with light earthy, herbal and berry-like notes. After soaking or steeping, the berries become softer and fuller in texture.

When steeped in water, Black Goji Berries can produce a naturally colourful infusion ranging from purple and violet to blue-purple. The final colour may vary depending on water conditions, steeping time, temperature and acidity.

The berries can be enjoyed as a simple fruit infusion or added to tea blends, oatmeal, porridge, yogurt, granola, chia pudding, smoothies and other fruit preparations.

Botanical Identity:

Scientific Name: Lycium ruthenicum Murray

Common Plant Name: Black Goji

Alternative Common Name: Black Wolfberry

Plant Family: Solanaceae

Plant Part: Ripe Fruit

Common Product Name: Dried Black Goji Berries

Traditional Chinese Name: Hei Gou Qi

Chinese Name: Hei Gou Qi – 黑枸杞

Product Form: Whole dried fruits with occasional natural stem or flower-base fragments

Appearance and Texture:

Dried Black Goji Berries may naturally appear purple-black, blue-black, dark brown-black or nearly black.

The berries are small, rounded and naturally wrinkled. They have a dry and lightweight texture and may become softer and plumper after soaking.

Natural variation may occur in berry size, colour intensity, wrinkling, dryness, sweetness, tartness and the ratio of whole to naturally broken berries.

Flavour and Aroma:

Dried Black Goji Berries have a distinctive mildly sweet, gently tangy and lightly earthy flavour.

Their profile may include fruity, herbal and lightly tart notes with a delicate natural aroma.

The flavour may vary naturally depending on berry origin, maturity, drying and storage conditions.

Common Uses:

Suitable for fruit infusions, herbal tea blends, cold-infused drinks, oatmeal, porridge, yogurt, granola, chia pudding, smoothies, fruit-and-nut mixtures and dessert preparations.

How to Use:

Sort through the berries and remove any visible natural stem or flower-base pieces when preferred.

Rinse briefly under cool water and drain.

For a simple infusion, add approximately 1–2 teaspoons of Dried Black Goji Berries to 200–250 ml of warm or hot water.

Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes.

Strain or serve with the softened berries.

The berries may also be soaked before adding to yogurt, oatmeal, porridge, granola or smoothies.

AWAFI MILL Quality:

Carefully selected and packed for their natural purple-black appearance, distinctive fruit character and versatile use in infusions and culinary preparations.

As a natural dried-fruit product, colour, size, dryness, flavour strength, stem content and berry shape may vary between batches.

Storage:

Keep tightly sealed after opening.

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.

Use clean, dry hands or utensils.

Transfer to an airtight container after opening to help maintain the natural colour, texture, flavour and aroma.

• Scientific Name: Lycium ruthenicum Murray. Dried Black Goji Berries are small, rounded fruits with a naturally purple-black to deep black colour, wrinkled surface and light, dry texture.
• Also Known As: Black Wolfberry, Black Goji, Hei Gou Qi, Hei Guo Gou Qi, Black-Fruit Wolfberry and Dried Black Goji Fruit.
• What It Is Known For: A distinctive dried berry with mildly sweet, gently tangy, lightly earthy and herbal notes. When steeped, the berries can produce a naturally purple to violet coloured infusion.
• How to Use: Sort and rinse briefly, then add approximately 1–2 teaspoons to 200–250 ml of warm or hot water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes. The berries may also be added to porridge, yogurt, granola, smoothies and fruit blends.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Dried Black Goji Berries packed for their natural dark appearance, distinctive fruit character and versatile culinary use. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.