Blueberry

Selection Information

Usage: Eating fresh, fruit salads, baked in pies, glazes.

Selection: Blueberries should be firm and plump with uniform size and color. The coloring of fresh berries should be deep purple to nearly black with a silver to white frost on the skin. They should also be dry and free from leaves and stems.

Avoid: Overripe or old berries will have a dull appearance and be soft or leaking juice.

Storage: Do not wash Blueberries until right before using. Chilled Blueberries will keep in your refrigerator for 10 to 14 days. Unwashed Blueberries can be frozen. Just freeze them in a single layer, then pour them into a freezer container for long-term storage.

Seasonal Information

Most of the berries in the Northwest come from Oregon. They are available from June through September with the peak in July (the same month for Washington berries).

Blueberry Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 148g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84	Calories from Fat 4
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Sugars 15g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2%	Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 1%	Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Blueberries are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese.

Blueberry Taxonomy

Scientific Binomial Names:

Lowbush Blueberry - Vaccinium angustifolium

New Jersey Blueberry - Vaccinium caesariense

American Blueberry - Vaccinium cyanococcus

Northern Highbush Blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum

Elliot Blueberry - Vaccinum elliottii

Bilberry - Vaccinium myrtillus

Bog Bilberry or Northern Bilberry - Vaccinium uliginosum

Canadian Blueberry, Common Blueberry, Velvetleaf Huckleberry, Velvetleaf Blueberry, or Sourtop Blueberry - Vaccinium myrtilloides

Rabbiteye Blueberry - Vaccinium virgatum