Blueberry

• NO PRESERVATIVES
• NO REFRIGERATION REQUIRED

CULINARY USES

Used in the preparation of juices, cocktails, handmade ice creams, fine desserts, and yogurts.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FRUIT

Small berry with a 5 to 16 mm diameter, with a blue to black color, covered with purple hairs, of a rounded shape with a flat end. It has a sweet taste.

ORIGIN

ITS SCIENTIFIC NAME IS VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS AND IT BELONGS TO THE ERICACEAE FAMILY.

The plant originates from northern Europe and is very common in Scandinavia. It is also known as mirtilo, anabias or manzanilleta.

In Peru, one of the largest blueberry exporters of the world, it is grown in the coast region.   

VITAMINS, MINERALS, AND NUTRIENTS

BLUEBERRY

Every 100 g of fresh fruit contains:
ENERGETIC VALUE
Approximately 57 kilocalories
CARBOHYDRATES
Contiene 14,4 g de carbohidratos
• 2,4 g of fiber
• 10 g of sugar
VITAMINS
• A: 54 IU
• B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6
• C (ascorbic acid): 9,7 mg
• K: 19 µg
MINERALS
• Calcium: 6 mg
• Magnesium: 6 mg
• Phosphorus: 12 mg
• Potassium: 77 mg

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HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Blueberry is known as a “super fruit” because of its high antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanin, which helps to delay the aging process, increases energy and prevents cancer and heart conditions.
    https://www.infobae.com/2011/09/08/604371-arandano-la-fruta-mayor-poder-antioxidante/
  • Its vasodilator properties and the presence of antiplatelet agents help to improve blood circulation, preventing diseases such as atherosclerosis, varices, headaches and memory loss caused by poor blood circulation.
  • It is very good to prevent eye conditions such as glaucoma, detachment of the retina, cataracts and astigmatism, thanks to its high content of flavonoids.
  • It is a great solution for digestive problems, thanks to its astringent, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.
    http://botanical-online.com