Wolfberry
By: Anonymous

About

Wolfberries are a red-orange berry and a member of the nightshade family. Wolfberry, or Gogi berries, are usually sold dried and can be used in soups, stews, rice dishes and even brewed as tea.

Information
Other names: goji berry
Translations: クコ, السنفورينة الغربية, Bobule, Bobule, Вулфберри, Вулфберрі, 枸杞, Волфберри


Physical Description
 Wolfberries are a bright orange-red, ellipsoid berry 1–2-cm deep.
Colors: orange-reddish


Tasting Notes
Flavors: sweet, tart  
Mouthfeel: Chewy, Earthy
Food complements: Nuts, Coconut, Cacao
Wine complements: White wine
Beverage complements: Sangria
Substitutes: Dried cherries, Dried berries, Raisins


Selecting and Buying
Buying: Dried wolfberries also known as goji berries are available in most supermarkets and health food stores.


Preparation and Use

Cleaning: Dried berries don't require cleaning. 


Conserving and Storing
Store in an airtight container or package in a cool dry place. 


Social/Political
The Chinese revere wolfberry as a national treasure among the most nutrient dense of the nation’s medicinal herbs. This reputation has stimulated scientific research about its potential health benefits and systematic cultivation, commercialization and now increasing export to the West.
History: For at least 2000 years, wolfberry has grown wild in China and used in common recipes and traditional Chinese medicine. Wolfberry derives its name from "wolf-peach" -- the tomato, its larger botanical cousin (Solanum lycopersicum), where "lyco"  is Greek for wolf and "persicum" is peach.

Comments:
Stella

Nice photo! I bet these would be great in a fibrous morning muffin.
Stella

Nice photo! I bet these would be great in a fibrous morning muffin.