Blueberry Imported (125gm Punnet Box)

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Overview

 

Blueberry plants have evergreen flowers with small black and purple berries on them. Scientifically they are called as Cyanococcus and can be classified into two categories—high bush and low bush.
Blueberry belongs to the family member of Ericaceae and is green in color. When it is unripe, it slowly turns to reddish-purple, and then finally gets dark purple when it gets ripened. They are sweet and contains a cluster of flowers that is white, pale pink, or red, and are bell-shaped in size. Blueberries are grown once in a year. Blueberries grow in acidic, fertile, moist, and well-drained soil under the temperature of 25–27 degrees C or in a warm climate.
It is easy to buy blueberry online, since, online facilities are comfortable and hassle-free.

 

Nutritional profile

Following are the details of the nutritional value of blueberries:

  • Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidant and are often referred to as the king of antioxidant fruits. They are low in calories and high on nutrients.
  • One cup of blueberries contains a combination of vitamins and minerals as well as also contains 84 calories, (0g) cholesterol, (1.1g) protein, (0.49g) fat, (21.45g) carbohydrate (3.6g) fiber, and (14.74g) sugar.

 

Health benefits

 

  • Blueberries are rich in iron, phosphorous, and calcium, which helps us reduce high blood pressure and prevent us from iron deficiency.
  • They help improve skin health, lower blood pressure, manage diabetes, and protect against heart diseases.
  • Some women use blueberry for labor pains.

 

Uses

 

  • Blueberries are used in salad, juice, milkshake, jams.
  • Blueberries gel is used as shampoo, face wash, and facemask.
  • Blueberry pulp is used for making wines.

 

Recipes

 

1. Blueberry sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups blueberries, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice

 

Cooking steps: Add blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice in a pan; heat and mix it continuously in a medium flame for 10 min until it becomes mesh and thick. Transfer it into a bowl or keep in the fridge and use it after 2 hours.


2. Blueberry smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup of apple juice, almond milk, half banana, (125gm) frozen blueberries, Greek yogurt, and fresh blueberries to garnish

 

Cooking Steps: Place the above ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour them into glasses and serve.