Blueberries are sweet with a nice crunchy texture.
How to Pick:
Pick bright blueberries which are firm and have a whitish sheen. Avoid dull soft berries with signs of mould or shrivel.
How to Store:
Store fresh blueberries in the fridge dry and in their original punnets. When stored correctly, blueberries should keep for 5-7 days. Blueberries can also be frozen.
Where it's Grown:
Blueberries are grown all year round in Australia. In winter, most are grown in Northern NSW, Queensland and WA. While in summer, most come from Northern NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and South West WA.
During the months of December through May, New Zealand Blueberries are also available.
Health Benefits:
Blueberries are high in fibre for a a healthy gut*
*Based on 1 cup blueberries (150g), as part of a healthy balanced diet