Top 20 Superfruits Packed with Maximum Nutrition

Top 20 Superfruits Packed with Maximum Nutrition
Author: PAUL GROSS, Ph.D.

Twenty True Superfruits
It’s time to introduce you to nature’s top twenty whole fruits that are truly “super.” From what criteria
did I create this list? These were factors that first caught my interest in superfruits, but I wanted to
apply objective criteria for defining true superfruits. More details will be given in Part II. For now,
criteria for superfruit status can be summarized by five factors:
Nutrient diversity and density
Phytochemical diversity and density
Basic research intensity
Clinical research progress
Popularity based on sensory appeal and market demand
So, let’s see the list of nature’s top twenty superfruits. I’ll be explaining each one in Part II, where
I give a points system based on the preceding five criteria to assign a superfruit score and rank.
1. Mango
2. Fig
3. Orange
4. Strawberry
5. Goji (wolfberry)
6. Red grape
7. Cranberry
8. Kiwifruit
9. Papaya
10. Blueberry
11. Cherry, sweet and tart species
12. Red raspberry
13. Seaberry (seabuckthorn)
14. Guava
15. Blackberry
16. Blackcurrant
17. Date
18. Pomegranate
19. Açaí
20. Dried plum (prune)

Advance Praise for Superfruits
“Paul Gross’s straightforward and well-documented book provides strong direction and clear-cut
answers for consumers, based on well-reasoned research and compelling evidence. His use of . . .
superfruits criteria and a ‘points system’ for rating health-beneficial fruits is a welcome answer to
consumers seeking the best choices for themselves and their families.”
—Mary Ann Lila Ph.D., director, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University
“Paul Gross, the ‘Berry Doctor,’ goes beyond the marketing hype on superfruits, using an easy-to understand
method of ranking potential stars. By looking at nutrient density, research support, and
popular appeal, Gross delivers a cornucopia of offerings that can easily enhance well-being . . .
whether via simple suggestions in the breakdown of each offering, a list of the types of products to
look for in the supermarket, or by following the creative recipes from the back of the book.”
—Heather Granato, group editor, Virgo Publishing
“This is a book for the public, for nutritionists, M.D.s, alternative medical practitioners, vegetarians
—for anyone who wants to better understand what a well-chosen selection of superfruits can do for
you inside and out besides tasting great.”
—Ian Crown, Panoramic Fruit Company, Puerto Rico
“Dr. Gross is a leading expert and strong proponent of consumer education and superfruit science,
and following careers as a university scientist, entrepreneur, and food industry consultant, he is the
leading advocate for superfruits and superfruit science.”
—Steve Talcott Ph.D., Department of Food Chemistry, Texas A&M University