Wild Blueberries
Our Individually quick frozen (IQF) Wild Blueberries are prepared from sound, ripe, fresh fruit of the native blueberry bush (Vaccinium Angustifolium) that have been cleaned, de-stemmed, washed, sorted and frozen by the IQF method.
Health Benefits
Our blueberries are individually quick frozen (IQF) within hours of picking to maintain field fresh quality and flavour year round....they are as nutritious as the day they are picked!
Amazingly sweet, they pack a powerful health punch too! They have among the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit or vegetable. Their deep blue skin is full of phytonutrients which include antioxidants, anthocyanin and anti-inflammatories. Wild Blueberries are among the highest in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect against disease and promote healthy aging. The list of health benefits are truly quite impressive!
Brain Health
Studies have shown that eating blueberries can improve your memory and can reduce the risk of Alzheimers.
Cancer Prevention
Wild Blueberries, with potent antioxidants help reduce and inhibit cancer at all stages
Heart Health
Wild Blueberries can help prevent heart disease and aid in repairing damage after a stroke
Urinary Tract Health
Wild Blueberries help prevent urinary tract infections.
Vision Health
Wild Blueberries may improve night vision and prevent tired eyes
These wonderful health properties make the Wild Blueberry the ingredient of choice for health drinks and other health food products.
Listed below is the nutritional data per 140 grams (1 Cup) of frozen wild blueberries
| Calories | 76 |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 0 |
| Potassium |
| Vitamin E | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 3% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Niacin | 2% |
| Folacin | 1% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1% |
| Phosphorous | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Zinc | 1% |
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Did You Know?
The Wild Blueberry is the official berry of Nova Scotia
