BLUEBERRY

Vaccinium corymbosum

When it comes to growing blueberries it’s all about the soil; acidic, loose, and high in organic matter is best. Juicy, sweet and slightly sour, these little blue superheroes are great in desserts, salads, jams, or simply eaten fresh.

Información nutricional

1 porción por envase

Tamaño de la porción 100g

Cantidad por porción

Calorías
60

% valor diario*

Grasa total 0g
0%

Grasas saturadas 0 g
0 %

Trans Grasa 0g

Colesterol 0 mg
0%

Sodio 10 mg
0 %

Carbohidratos totales 15 g
5 %

Fibra dietética 2g
7 %

Azúcares totales 10 g

Incluye g de Azúcares Agregados 0%

Proteína 1g

Calcio 0mg
0%

Hierro 2 mg
12 %

No es una fuente significativa de vitamina D o potasio.

El % del valor diario (VD) le indica cuánto nutriente hay en una porción de
los alimentos contribuyen a la dieta diaria. Se utilizan 2000 calorías al día para el asesoramiento nutricional general.

Fuente https://ndb.nal.usda.gov / Enero 2015

HOW TO STORE

Source: postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Commodity_Resources/Fact_Sheets/

RESEARCH AREAS

Research into the health benefits of this fruit is currently being carried out in the following areas:

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THE BLUEBERRY IS…

A GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN C

One serving (100gr) of blueberries provides 16% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps support the immune system; it also helps with wound healing, the production of collagen, and it increases the amount of iron that our bodies can absorb from plants. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants (flavonoids), which help our bodies fight toxins and free radicals.

A HIGH NATURAL SOURCE OF VITAMIN K

One serving (100gr) of blueberries provides 24% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K. Although sometimes referred to as the “forgotten vitamin”, this vitamin is essential for blood clotting, preventing osteoporosis, and hardening of the arteries.

A NATURAL SOURCE OF DIETARY FIBER

One serving (100gr) of blueberries provides 2% of the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber. Consuming fiber helps keep the digestive system healthy; it also helps stabilize glucose and cholesterol levels.

INTERESTING INFO

In Spanish, the blueberry is known as arándano, mirtillo, muérdano, anavia and ráspano. It is native to North America, but it can also be found in parts of Asia and Europe. In Colombia they are grown at 7,200 and 11,000 feet above sea level, in localities like Boyacá and Cundinamarca. Did you know that in Greco-Roman times blueberries were used for artistic purposes? Virgil, Plinius and Vitruvius used blueberries to make paint. Mixed with milk they would get the color purple; and to achieve the color blue they would mix the berries with alum. There are around 250 different species of blueberries; all edible and identifiable by the time of year the bushes bear fruit. Blueberries contain high quantities of Quercetin, a bioflavonoid known for reducing the risk of prostate, colon and breast cancer. Some people believe that one of its health benefits is it helps improve our night vision. Diabetics eat this fruit because it regulates their blood sugar levels and because it contains substances similar to insulin.

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