A small, dark, astringent berry from North American shrubs, valued for its intense flavor and health properties.
From 'choke' + 'berry', named for the puckering sensation it produces in the mouth due to high tannin content.
The scientific name 'Aronia' comes from the Greek word for wild fruit, and these berries have been eaten for centuries despite their shocking astringency—humans were early 'acquired taste' specialists.
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