🫐 Blueberries
Vaccinium corymbosum
What it is
A tiny round berry that is blue on the outside and grows in little clusters.
How it looks
Small and round, deep blue with a soft dusty coat and a little star shape on the bottom.
Taste
Sweet with a gentle tang, and it pops softly when you bite it.
Why it is healthy
Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that help your body and brain stay healthy.
How to eat it
Eat them by the handful, sprinkle on cereal or pancakes, or stir into yogurt.
How it grows
Grows on leafy bushes; the green berries slowly turn blue as they ripen in the sun.
In season
Freshest and most plentiful in summer.
History
Blueberries grow wild in North America, where people have gathered them for a very long time.
Fun fact
The pale dusty coat on a blueberry is natural and helps keep the berry fresh.
Try this
Give them a quick rinse in water before eating to wash them clean.