Blueberries

Blueberries are the edible fruits of the genus Vaccinium shrubs. There are many species (about 250) in this genre that give similar fruits.

But mainly distinguish these varieties: Depositphotos_1234125_m
the common blueberry, Vaccinium myrtillus,
black blueberry
more rarely cranberry
The fruit we consume as is the myrtillus, the other varieties are used for the manufacture of products such as jams, drinks or sauces.

Features
The plant is a shrub that produces these blue-black berries, when red means you have not yet matured enough and have a small crown that distinguish blackcurrants. Its taste is bittersweet, you can eat freshly harvested directly and are rich in vitamin C.

The cultivated blueberry varieties have less flavor but better presence (appearance and size) than wild varieties. The flowering of blueberries is between April and June, but its fruits are perfectly ripe July onwards.

Off season you can also find blueberries, either frozen, canned, bottled or dried.

At home, fresh blueberries can last us well about 3 weeks in the fridge, but to appreciate its flavor is advisable that are at room temperature.

Usually not presented as fruit plate for their small size, are usually accompaniment for yogurt or milk at breakfast or snacks. And are mostly used in baking to make cakes, muffins, etc.. And above all, because blueberries contain pecticina, are great for making jam, jams, jellies, jams and preserves.

Bilberry Benefits of Blueberries
As for the nutritional properties of blueberries are multiple and very beneficial to health. Even, this fruit is considered by many people as "super fruit". Is a source of minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium and various organic acids. Contains vitamins, most notably vitamin C. The large number of natural pigments they contain are a powerful antioxidant (fruit would say it is more antioxidant capacity).

They are also very beneficial to help fight inflammation, diabetes, urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections.