Raw blueberries

• Blueberries are one of the few fruits that are native to North America and are grown commercially across the Americas and Europe.
• Blueberries color can range from blue to purple.
• Blueberries are among the most nutrient-dense berries.
• Blueberries are a good source of manganese and vitamins C and K1.
• Blueberries provide small amounts of copper, vitamins E and B6.
• Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables.
• Anthocyanin is the antioxidant that gives blueberries their color.
• Blueberries are a relatively low glycemic index food (GI).
• Blueberries are cholesterol-free.
• Allergy to blueberries is extremely rare.
• Unlike other fruits, blueberries will not continue to ripen after picked.
• Stored in the refrigerator fresh blueberries should be eaten within 10 days.
• Whole frozen blueberries can be stored in the freezer for more than a year.