Frequently Asked Questions about Goji Juice

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I've heard a lot about the goji berry lately.  Where can I get more information about the goji berry used in Himalayan Goji Juice?

Visit, http://www.pubmed.org and look up the Latin name for goji berry (lycium barbarum or just lycium)

If you live in the United States, please Order Himalayan Goji Juice from the United States  If you live outside the United States please visit International Himalayan Goji Juice Ordering Resource and click on your country found on the map.

Is your Goji Juice only made with goji berries from the Himalayas?

Although they grow in the wild, goji berries are not cultivated in the Himalayas in sufficient quantity for large-scale distribution. The berries used in Goji Juice are selected from the world's best-known growing regions. These include Inner Mongolia, as well as Ningxia and Xinjiang in the pristine Heavenly Mountains of western China. We use only those berries that conform to the precise Spectral Signature fingerprint and balanced polysaccharide profile of the original Lycium barbarum (goji) of the Himalayas.

Will there be difficulty sourcing goji berries?

We have several sources of supply for goji berries and we have no concerns about difficulty in sourcing them.

Are the 4 polysaccharides unique to your Goji Juice?

The 4 polysaccharides are unique to goji, but can vary in quality depending on the ancestry of the plant and the growing conditions for a particular region in a particular year. Our company is the only company that has developed a Spectral Signature to ensure that you always receive the same high potency polysaccharides in exact balance when you drink the Goji Juice.

What is the scientific or Latin name for the Goji Berry?

The scientific Latin name for the goji berry is Lycium barbarum.

How much Goji Juice should someone drink on a daily basis?

The recommended daily dose is  1-3 ounces daily. There are no known side effects from drinking more than that -- other than smiling too much!

Is it okay for children to drink Goji Juice?

Yes, Goji Juice is great for the entire family.

How long does it take before an improvement is seen with Goji Juice?

Everyone will receive benefits within different time periods depending upon their body's nutritional needs, however, most people will begin to see noticeable results within the first month.

How is the quality of your Goji Juice ensured?

A Seven-Step Quality Manufacturing Program is utilized to ensure that you receive the same consistent, standardized quality in every liter of Goji Juice. Our Spectral Signature is your assurance of potency, purity, and authenticity in every bottle.

How do I measure an ounce of Goji Juice?

An ounce of Goji Juice is about one capful, or 2 tablespoons.

How is Himalayan Goji Juice different from other "juices"?

There is never any added sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors or flavors in Himalayan Goji Juice, and goji is the only plant that has the 4 unique polysaccharides—the Master Molecules that are so important to your body's defense systems.  One liter of Himalayan Goji Juice contains the polysaccharides equivalent of over 2 lbs of fresh goji berries. 

How many pounds of goji berries are in a bottle of your Goji Juice, and why are fresh berries better than dried berries?

One liter of our Goji Juice contains the polysaccharides equivalent of 2.2 pounds of fresh goji berries. As an alternative, we suppose that one could simply eat dried goji berries. However, our research indicates that the quality of commercially-available dehydrated berries can vary tremendously, and there's also a high probability that the polysaccharides in dried berries may have oxidized and degraded. Ingesting dried goji berries are not recommended until it can be scientifically proven that they can deliver a consistent health benefit.

Is your Goji Juice organic?

Although produced to high standards of ecological and environmental responsibility, our Goji Juice is not organic. We are working toward a cooperative program of organic certification for our network of growers, but the process is slow. Until then, our Goji Juice is certified to be free of pesticide residues. Also, our Goji Juice contains no added sugar, artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.

Why not emphasize the vitamins and 18 amino acids that are in goji?

Our Goji Juice is a high-tech functional food, specifically designed to preserve the content and balance of the goji berry's delicate and highly protective polysaccharides. It is standardized to a consistently high level of polysaccharides, in perfect balance. Dozens of published scientific studies have confirmed that these polysaccharides are the most important bioactive components, and are responsible for much of the benefit of the goji berry. That is why we have chosen to focus on this aspect of the goji, rather than emphasize the other nutritional aspects of this remarkable plant.

Are there preservatives in your Goji Juice?

Yes. Freshness preservation is required to keep this chill-blended product from spoiling. We use less than one-tenth of 1% of naturally-derived sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in Himalayan Goji Juice.  Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.  Sorbic acid is a natural constituent of many fruits and vegetables.  Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.  Benzoic acid is a natural component of berries. Both ingredients are safe; they are even on the FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list. The only way to avoid preservatives would be to hot-fill the product in glass bottles. Hot filling would destroy our delicate active ingredients-the bioactive polysaccharides.

Why are other fruit juices added to your Goji Juice?

Our proprietary recipe incorporates a small amount of other fruit juices to ensure uniformity, and to help bring out the best flavor from the goji berry.

How soon should your Goji Juice be consumed after it is opened?

It is recommended that you consume the Goji Juice within 30 days after opening and refrigerating the bottle.

After the Goji Juice is opened, how long can it stay out of refrigeration and still remain effective?

For best-keeping qualities, keep the Goji Juice refrigerated after opening. It should not be left out for any more than a couple of hours, the same steps you would take for any food or beverage that must be refrigerated after opened.

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