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Blueberries
"Nature's superfood in a small package"
Small, plump, and bursting with antioxidants, blueberries are a nutrient-rich fruit that's sweet in taste and low in calories.
Also known as
Blueberries, bluberries, bilberries
Botanical name
Vaccinium
Product Details
PLU Code
94240
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Berries › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in North America, but now grown in many parts of the world including United States, Canada, Chile, and Australia.
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Status
Approved
About Blueberries
Highly perishable and requires precise temperature control for optimal storage and transportation.
Nutrition Information
Blueberries are a nutrient-rich food, low in calories and high in vitamins and antioxidants. Here are the approximate nutrition facts for 100 grams of blueberries:
Energy 240 kilojoules
Carbohydrates 14.5 grams
Fibre 3.6 grams
Sugar 9.6 grams
Protein 0.7 grams
Fat 0.3 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 77 milligrams
Vitamin C 10 milligrams
Vitamin K 18.5 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for lowbush, northern highbush and southern highbush blueberries. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Humidity
90%
Packaging
Breathable containers or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 2 weeks
Storage Notes: Bruising from rough handling or mechanical harvesting shortens storage life. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 240-242.
Applies to: lowbush, northern highbush and southern highbush blueberries.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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