Blueberries
The cultivated Blueberry is the fruit of the Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
MAIN MARKETED VARIETES:
Duke and others
ORIGINS:
North America
THE FRUIT:
Globular berry of a charming bluish color, rich in wax bloom
FLAVOR:
Aromatic, with good organoleptic features.
On average the fruit contains 25 calories per 100 grams of weight
MATURATION:
June 1 – August 15
MARKETING:
June 1 – August 20
HEALTH BENEFITS:
The blueberry contains numerous active ingredients, including anthocyanins and flavonoids (important antioxidants that neutralize free radicals), vitamins A and C, citric and malic acids, myrtillin and mineral salts. The skin is rich in tannins that have antiseptic and astringent properties. Moreover they are anti-inflammatory, useful in fighting stress, reinforcing the immune system and are a valuable aid to good blood circulation and eyesight.