Rich NatureTM Wolfberry seems bigger and fresher than those I saw in Chinatown. Can you tell me the difference?
There are two basic things you should know about wolfberry: grades and quality. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pharmacists classify wolfberry into four grades according to size: Superior, First, Second and Third Grades. The Superior grade has the biggest size and the most nutrients. The Third grade has the smallest size and the least nutrients. For example, the beta-carotene content in the Superior grade is twice as high as in the Third grade. There is a way for TCM pharmacists to determine the grades. Per gram, there are about 5-6 berries for Superior grade, 8-9 berries for the First grade, 10-11 berries for the Second grade, and 12 or more for the Third grade. Of primary importance is the quality of the berries. The good quality wolfberry has a natural red color and is in good shape. They do not stick together. Some berries in Chinese stores are bright red in color, or are very dark red because they are smoked with sulfur or were not processed and stored well.
