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The Instacart guide to blueberries
About blueberries
The classic blueberry is a popular fruit that can add healthy sweetness to your diet. Though most people may know the blueberry, fewer may be aware of how healthy it is.
Blueberries are one of the four types of berries that are native to North America. Blueberries were domesticated in the early 1900s, and after years of cross-pollination and experimentation, the large and sweet blueberries we know today were created.
The United States is the largest blueberry producer in the world. You'll find commercial blueberry growers in 38 states, so the odds of you finding fresh berries are pretty good depending on where you live.
You can identify the tasty blueberry by its namesake color. Blueberries are light to dark blue and sometimes a darker purple. They're also small, typically less than half an inch in diameter.
From healthy smoothies to Thanksgiving pies, the blueberry has quite a range as additives, ingredients, or food. They're rich in antioxidants and are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Their sweet flavor adds to the profile of a variety of dishes and beverages.Â
How to pick out blueberries
Blueberries are grown year-round. But if you purchase locally grown blueberries, you may want to ask when your area's harvest season is. You'll generally find North American blueberries from April to September. During the rest of the year, grocery stores carry blueberries, often from South America.
Since blueberries are most often sold in packages due to their size, you really won't need to worry about picking out individual berries. If you're buying fresh blueberries, look for the blueberries with the best colors. Turn the package over to look for dampness or stains from blueberry juice. If you notice either of these, you may have overripe blueberries. Try to stick to packages that have been kept in a refrigerated area of your store's produce section.
How to cook with blueberries
Always rinse your blueberries before you eat them. Only wash the blueberries you're planning on eating or using today. We suggest placing your blueberries in a strainer and dipping them into cold water. Avoid using spray faucets or high-pressured water to rinse your blueberries. These berries are fairly delicate and may break under pressure.
The entire blueberry is edible, so you can throw them in any recipe that their flavor complements. If you have frozen blueberries, add a half-cup to any smoothie for a sweeter flavor. If you're baking, you can crush and add them to muffins, tarts, and more. Make blueberry jam, juice, salads, crumbles, or pies — there are so many different ways you can use blueberries.
If you want to keep things simple, go ahead and eat blueberries raw as a treat or between-meal snack. If you're like us, be sure to buy more blueberries than your recipe calls for. We lose about 25% of our berries to kitchen foragers before we're able to use them!
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FAQs about blueberries
Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and can be a low-calorie sweet snack by themselves. Several studies show that blueberries contain more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable. Here are the basic nutrition facts for 140 grams of blueberries, which is about one cup:
- Calories: 80
- Total fat: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
- Sodium: 0
- Total carbohydrates: 20 grams, or 7% of your daily recommended value
- Dietary fiber: 3 grams, 11% of your daily value
- Insoluble fiber: 3 grams
- Total sugars: 14 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Potassium: 2% of your daily value
- Vitamin C: 24% of your daily value
You should keep your blueberries in your refrigerator. Do not wash blueberries before you store them, as this can increase their moisture, making them go bad faster. You can keep blueberries fresh for about a week or two.
If you can't get around to eating your blueberries in time, they freeze fairly well. You can go ahead and rinse them before storage if you're going to freeze them. Spread them out on a baking sheet or plate, and stick that into the freezer first. Once the berries are frozen, you can move them to a freezer bag and return them to the freezer.
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