superfruit

Health-marketed exotic produce

Superfruit is a marketing term for fruits claimed to have exceptional nutritional value or health benefits—acai berries, pomegranates, goji berries, and the like.

The designation has no scientific or regulatory meaning; it emerged in the early 2000s as health food marketing intensified.

The juice aisle is packed with superfruit blends promising antioxidants and vitality.

antioxidants

acai

Purple palm berry

polyphenols · flavonoids · catechins · lycopene · quercetin · beta-carotene · lutein · glutathione

exotic

dragonfruit

Spiny tropical cactus fruit

  • pitayaCactus-borne tropical fruit
  • acaiPurple palm berry
  • gojiLycium plant berry

mangosteen · rambutan · lychee · passionfruit · durian · jackfruit · starfruit · soursop · cherimoya · noni

nutrition

nutrient-dense

High nourishment per calorie

fiber · omega-3s · micronutrients · potassium · iron · wholesome · nourishment · energy · benefits · caloric

marketing

trending

Currently gaining widespread attention

  • buzzwordTrendy jargon, often hollow
  • hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker

premium · branding · packaging · powder · supplement · juice · extract · concentrate · dried · freeze-dried

wellness

immunity

Protected from harm

detox · anti-aging · energy · stamina · radiance · wellness · boost · cleanse · holistic

Opposites
nutritional status

superfruitjunk food

Low-nutrition processed snacks

empty calories · processed food · unhealthy food · candy · fast food

marketing status/consumer perception

superfruitapple

Crisp tree fruit

banana

Family

superfruits

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G