ORAC Scale
BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM)
Blueberries are native to North America, although they are now also grown in several countries of the Southern Hemisphere.
The fruit is a 5-16mm diameter berry with a flared “crown” at the end. Its color is indigo when ripe. Blueberry production in North America typically starts in mid-May and ends in September. Blueberry season peaks in July, which is National Blueberry Month in the United States.
Blueberries belong to a category of functional foods called Superfruits, with a favorable combination of nutrient richness and antioxidant strength.
TASTE
Blueberries have a sweet taste when mature.
| HEALTH BENEFITS
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin K
Dietary fiber
Essential minerals
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