Blueberries, wild, frozen

Fun Facts

  1. There are 2 types of blueberries grown in the USA – highbush and wild (lowbush). The highbush berries are big and pretty and served mostly fresh. Wild blueberries are smaller and mostly used in food preparation (blueberry muffin, anyone?)
  2. Blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled since 1995. Back then, the average American ate 1 pound of blueberries a year. This year, we will surpass 3 pounds per capita.
  3. Blueberries are a native plant to North America.
  4. It’s peak season here, and prices for fresh domestic blueberries are very affordable. The season begins in May and lasts until early Fall.
  5. Blueberries are only blue on the outside, the flesh is actually green. The blue color of the berries’ skin comes from anthocyanins, a set of powerful antioxidants that may hep reduce the risk of cancer.

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