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Global Ingredient Risk Index Botanical

Cloudberry

Rubus chamaemorus

Also known as: Cloudberry fruit, Rubus chamaemorus berry, Bakeapple, Nordic cloudberry

LOW RISK 1.0/10 How?

This ingredient is classified as unclassified risk (GIRI score: 1.0/10).

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Safety Profile

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

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Interactions

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

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Evidence and Scientific Findings

Overview

Ingredient Overview

Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) is a Nordic berry rich in ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and Vitamin C. It has an excellent safety profile as a food ingredient. No significant drug interactions or adverse effects documented at supplemental doses. May have mild antiplatelet activity due to quercetin content; caution with anticoagulant therapy at high supplemental doses.

Classification

Biological and Chemical Classification

Scientific Name
Rubus chamaemorus
Mechanism

Mechanism of Action

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical Evidence of Effectiveness

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

Dosage

Recommended Dosage

Information not yet available for this ingredient profile.

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SETI — Scientific Evidence Transparency Index

SETI Score 50/100
Risk Level High risk
Scientific Confidence Low
Evidence Strength Limited
Key Benefit Botanical
Evidence Reviewed 10 PubMed studies
Scientific Confidence Low
Based on study quality, consistency, and recency

Executive Summary — Ingredient Assessment

SETI Score 50/100
Risk Level High risk
Evidence Strength Limited
Main Benefit Botanical
Ingredient Cloudberry
Scientific name Rubus chamaemorus
Scientific Evidence Overview
  • 10 studies reviewed
  • 0 high-quality studies (meta-analysis or RCT)
  • Main clinical benefit observed: Botanical
  • Evidence consistency: High consistency across studies (100%)
Safety Signals
  • No significant safety signals identified in the reviewed literature.
Evidence Strength Limited
Final Scientific Assessment

The available scientific evidence for Cloudberry indicates notable safety signals that warrant caution. Use should be considered carefully and monitored, particularly in sensitive populations or alongside other medications.

Ingredient Cloudberry
Evidence reviewed 10 peer-reviewed studies (last 10 years)
Scientific name Rubus chamaemorus
50 /100

Total SETI Score

High risk
Evidence quality 10/40
Evidence consistency 20/20
Safety signals 0/20
Study recency 10/10
Evidence transparency 10/10

Evidence Summary

  • 10 studies reviewed
  • 0 high-quality studies (meta-analysis or systematic review)
  • 0 studies identified benefits or no safety concern (GREEN)
  • 10 studies reported limited or advisory safety evidence (YELLOW)

Evidence Policy

Only peer-reviewed scientific literature indexed in PubMed or comparable databases is included in this evaluation. Commercial websites, blogs, and marketing materials are excluded. All references include direct traceable links to source documents.

Last updated: 06 აპრ 2026, 12:10

Evidence Distribution

10 Other / unclassified
  1. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    The origin of the octoploid cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) genome is the result of multiple and complex polyploidization events. ↗
    Journal J Hered
    Year 2026
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Strand MA et al.. The origin of the octoploid cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) genome is the result of multiple and complex polyploidization events.. J Hered. 2026. PMID:41879285.
  2. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Contrasting effects of experimental warming in the initiation year and the flowering year on flower phenology of boreal understory species. ↗
    Journal Am J Bot
    Year 2026
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Mulder CPH et al.. Contrasting effects of experimental warming in the initiation year and the flowering year on flower phenology of boreal understory species.. Am J Bot. 2026. PMID:41670238.
  3. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Analysis of pentacyclic triterpenoids and phytosterols in cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus L.) by LC-MS/MS. ↗
    Journal Nat Prod Res
    Year 2026
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Falev DI et al.. Analysis of pentacyclic triterpenoids and phytosterols in cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus L.) by LC-MS/MS.. Nat Prod Res. 2026. PMID:39428696.
  4. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Determination of Carotenoids and Their Antioxidant Activity in Fruits of Selected Species from the Genus Rubus and Their Cultivars and Hybrids from… ↗
    Journal Antioxidants (Basel)
    Year 2025
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Adamczuk N et al.. Determination of Carotenoids and Their Antioxidant Activity in Fruits of Selected Species from the Genus Rubus and Their Cultivars and Hybrids from Poland Versus Other Regions of the World.. Antioxidants (Basel). 2025. PMID:41462639.
  5. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Gold from nature's pantry: a diachronic study of Rubus chamaemorus L. (Rosaceae) in swedish gastronomy and economy. ↗
    Journal J Ethnobiol Ethnomed
    Year 2025
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Svanberg I et al.. Gold from nature's pantry: a diachronic study of Rubus chamaemorus L. (Rosaceae) in swedish gastronomy and economy.. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 2025. PMID:41457281.
  6. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Cloudberry-derived nanovesicles as stable oral drug delivery systems: gastrointestinal stability and age-related biodistribution in mice. ↗
    Journal Nanoscale
    Year 2025
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Shanthi KB et al.. Cloudberry-derived nanovesicles as stable oral drug delivery systems: gastrointestinal stability and age-related biodistribution in mice.. Nanoscale. 2025. PMID:40878163.
  7. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Acclimation of subarctic vegetation to warming and increased cloudiness. ↗
    Journal Plant Environ Interact
    Year 2024
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Ndah FA et al.. Acclimation of subarctic vegetation to warming and increased cloudiness.. Plant Environ Interact. 2024. PMID:38323130.
  8. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    The Role of the Hercynian Mountains of Central Europe in Shaping Plant Migration Patterns in the Pleistocene-A Review. ↗
    Journal Plants (Basel)
    Year 2023
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Urbaniak J et al.. The Role of the Hercynian Mountains of Central Europe in Shaping Plant Migration Patterns in the Pleistocene-A Review.. Plants (Basel). 2023. PMID:37765481.
  9. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Reduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm growth and development using arctic berry extracts. ↗
    Journal Front Cell Infect Microbiol
    Year 2023
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Aguilera-Correa JJ et al.. Reduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm growth and development using arctic berry extracts.. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2023. PMID:37424779.
  10. Observational / other LOW evidence YELLOW
    Comprehensive Characterization of Secondary Metabolites in Fruits and Leaves of Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus L.). ↗
    Journal Metabolites
    Year 2023
    Study type Observational / other
    Evidence strength LOW evidence
    Faleva AV et al.. Comprehensive Characterization of Secondary Metabolites in Fruits and Leaves of Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus L.).. Metabolites. 2023. PMID:37233639.
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Score Transparency

Q × L × D × S × 10 = 1.0 / 10

The GIRI Score is the product of four independently computed evidence components, each normalised to 0–1, then scaled to 0–10. Every component is derived exclusively from peer-reviewed references and regulatory data — no editorial judgement is applied.

Q
Evidence Quantity 0 / 10
0%

0 of 10 approved references (score saturates at 10). More peer-reviewed studies = stronger evidence base.

Method: Q = number of approved references ÷ 10 (capped at 1.0)

L
Evidence Quality 5 / 10
50%

Limited — mostly case reports or animal studies

Method: L = mean study-level weight across approved references. Level 1 (meta-analysis / systematic review) = 1.0; Level 2 (RCT) = 0.8; Level 3 (cohort/case-control) = 0.6; Level 4 (case report) = 0.4; Level 5 (animal / in-vitro) = 0.2.

D
Evidence Direction 5 / 10
Benefit
Risk
50%

Mixed or neutral — roughly equal benefit and risk signals

Method: D = (sum of risk-scored references − sum of benefit-scored references) ÷ total evidence score, then scaled from [−1, 1] to [0, 1]. 0.0 = pure benefit; 0.5 = neutral; 1.0 = pure risk.

S
Safety Signals 5 / 10
50%

One or more monitoring-level safety signals active

Method: S = 0.5 (neutral baseline) + sum of active signal severity deltas ÷ 10. Severity deltas: Critical = +2.0, High = +1.5, Moderate = +1.0, Low = +0.5. Capped at 1.0.

0Q × 5L × 5D × 5S = 1.0 / 10

Final GIRI Score for Cloudberry. Risk level thresholds: Low 0–3.0 · Moderate 3.0–5.5 · High 5.5–7.5 · Critical 7.5–10.

Full methodology & data sources

The GIRI Score is computed entirely from structured data — no editorial scoring or subjective weighting is applied at any step.

  • References: Only approved references are counted. Each reference is assigned an evidence level (L1–L5) and a direction (risk / neutral / benefit) by the reference manager or AI classifier.
  • Safety Signals: Sourced from regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, Health Canada, TGA, and others) and pharmacovigilance databases. Only active signals count toward the score.
  • Formula version: GIRI Score v3.7.0 — Q × L × D × S × 10.
  • Limitations: The score reflects published evidence and recorded signals as of the last update date. It is not a clinical risk assessment and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
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Risk Level Classification

LOW RISK 1.0/10

Based on available regulatory signals and scientific evidence, this ingredient presents a low safety concern under normal conditions of use.

LOW
0–3.0
MODERATE
3.0–5.5
HIGH
5.5–7.5
CRITICAL
7.5–10
1.0

The score pin shows exactly where this ingredient falls on the fixed risk scale.

What drove the Low classification for Cloudberry

GIRI Score 1.0 / 10

A score of 1.0 places this ingredient in the Low band. Thresholds: Low 0–3.0 · Moderate 3.0–5.5 · High 5.5–7.5 · Critical 7.5–10.

Evidence Quantity (Q) 0 / 10 refs

0 approved references.

Evidence Quality (L) 50%

Limited — mostly case reports or animal studies (Level 4–5).

Evidence Direction (D) 50% toward risk

Neutral or mixed — benefit and risk signals roughly balanced.

Safety Signals (S) 0 active signals

No active signals — S component is at neutral baseline (0.5), contributing no extra risk weight.

Regulatory Status No restrictions found

No major regulatory restrictions or advisories recorded across monitored jurisdictions (FDA, EMA, Health Canada, TGA, and others).

How are the Low / Moderate / High / Critical thresholds defined?

The four risk levels are fixed score bands. A score is assigned to exactly one level based on where it falls:

LevelScoreMeaning
LOW0.0 – 2.9Sparse or predominantly beneficial evidence. No active safety alerts.
MODERATE3.0 – 5.4Mixed signals — some risk alongside benefit. Caution at high doses or in sensitive groups.
HIGH5.5 – 7.4Multiple studies or regulatory alerts documenting adverse effects. Professional oversight recommended.
CRITICAL7.5 – 10Regulatory restrictions in one or more major jurisdictions. Serious documented harm. Avoid without specialist supervision.

Thresholds are fixed constants (GIRI_Score_Utils::LEVEL_THRESHOLDS). They do not change per ingredient and are never subject to editorial adjustment.