Blueberries

Blueberries are dried and preserved in bulk and are popular across the world. They’re popular ingredients for soups and stews, as well as for tarts, cheesecakes, muffins, and other desserts.

The tiny, sweet dehydrated berries are also fun to eat. They make a good snack on their own. They are also easy to sprinkle on salads and on sweet or savory dishes. Their bright color makes simple food presentations more appealing.

Health Benefits of Dried Blueberries

Dried blueberries have a wide and unique combination of phytonutrients to keep you healthy. Phytonutrients work as strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. They’re highly responsible for the range of health benefits you enjoy from eating dried blueberries.

Dried blueberries count as one of the more popular fruits and vegetables with the highest antioxidant capacity. They’re rich in anthocyanins, the colored water-soluble naturally-occurring antioxidants responsible for the beautiful deep-blue color of blueberries.

Anthocyanins help keep your cardiovascular system healthy. They strengthen the arteries and veins, and promote better blood circulation. They prevent heart disease. Likewise, they keep illnesses like ulcers, glaucoma, and cataract at bay.

Dried blueberries have flavonols, hydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and other antioxidants like resveratrol and pterostilbene. These compounds get rid of free radicals from the blood. They protect you from a wide range of diseases, including cancer. They help strengthen your digestive, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.