Small, round, smooth-skinned and fleshy with tiny seeds, blueberries grow on shrubs on peaty moors and uplands, predominantly in North America. They have a balanced, tart and sweet flavour, although the cultivated type (which is what's mainly available in the UK) has a less intense flavour than the wild variety. They are in season from June to the end of September.To eat raw or cooked, just rinse and drain. Eat raw with cream; add to the mix for muffins, breads and pancakes or bake in a pie or tart. Cook in a little water with sugar and some lemon zest to make a topping for baked cheesecake.
The high levels of phytochemicals, which are thought to help protect against cancer and heart disease, mean blueberries are considered one of the top superfoods for good health. They are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fibre, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese.
Unwashed, blueberries will keep for up to a week in the salad drawer of the fridge.
We will source our blueberries from South-West markets.
Local Farm Box is dedicated to supporting your local farming community. Where possible we source all our farm produce as close to your front door as we can. This way you are supporting your local area and helping to grow our local economy.
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