What are blueberries?

Blueberry was originally a wild fruit, but with people’s consumption and continuous research, it was discovered that it has good health care functions. Therefore, starting in 1900, the United States began to select wild blueberries. Breeding, improvement and cultivation are the research and development of breeders. After eighty or ninety years of hard work, scientists have finally developed many excellent varieties. They have not only developed blueberries that are round, juicy, sweet and easy to harvest. , also; cultivating varieties that can adapt to various regions and different climatic conditions, and constantly scientifically researching and optimizing the color, texture, and taste of blueberries, etc., have enabled the blueberry industry to develop vigorously, in America and Europe , Asia, Australia and other places have set off a blueberry craze. The average weight of a single blueberry fruit is 2 grams, and the largest one is only 5 grams. The fruit of blueberry is dark blue mainly composed of anthocyanins, with a layer of white fruit powder on the outside. The pulp is fine, the seeds are very small, light and aromatic, the taste is moderately sweet and sour, and has a slightly sticky pectin. Blueberries can often be eaten raw. Because their pigments are stable under acidic conditions, they can also be processed into juices, wines, jams and other beverages. If more scientific preparation is performed and aseptic filling is used to produce blueberry drinks, they will not only have a pleasant fragrance without adding any food coloring, but will also have a natural and beautiful color. In addition, what is even more surprising is that blueberries contain particularly rich substances that are beneficial to health and have attracted much attention. For example, every 100 grams of fresh blueberries contains 400 to 700 mg of protein and 500 to 600 mg of fat. , carbohydrates 12.3~15.3 mg, and contains folic acid, bacterial growth inhibitors, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, rich dietary fiber, fructose, acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, SOD, arbutin, It is rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids and trace elements such as potassium, iron, zinc and manganese. The value of blueberries has doubled and they are favored by people. Now they have become a good raw material for health food. Nutritional analysis of blueberries 1. Blueberries have high pectin content, which can effectively lower cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis, and promote cardiovascular health 2. Blueberries contain cyanine pigments, which have the effect of activating the retina, can strengthen vision, and prevent eye fatigue 3 . Blueberries are rich in vitamin C, which can enhance heart function, prevent cancer and heart disease, prevent brain nerve aging, improve brain power, and can also improve common colds, sore throats and diarrhea. Suitable people for blueberries: The general population can eat them 1. Patients with poor heart function, especially those with heart disease, should eat them. 2. Fresh blueberries have a laxative effect, so do not eat them when you have diarrhea. See pictures here: