13 Reasons to Choose Frozen Wild Blueberries

There’s no question that we’re big fans of Canadian wild blueberries – you could call us the Super-fruit super fans!  Aside from being incredibly versatile, this tiny berry also packs a serious punch when it comes to nutrition.  But, you don’t have to wait to enjoy wild blueberries because they’re available year-round in the frozen food aisle and we’ve got 15 reasons why frozen wild blueberries are a great choice.

Frozen in peak ripeness

Wild blueberries are harvested and frozen when they’re at peak ripeness.  That means they’re not spending weeks in transit or ripening on the shelves like lots of other produce.  Because they’re ripened on the plant and then frozen quickly, the nutrients are locked in when they’re at their best.

A low sugar alternative

With only 80 calories per cup, wild blueberries are a perfect addition to any meal.  Wild blueberries have a more intense flavor than ordinary cultivated blueberries which makes them perfect for baking, snacking, or adding to a salad.

Low-risk packaging 

Another benefit of buying frozen wild blueberries (or any frozen produce, for that matter) is the reduced risk of germ transfer.  While other shoppers are handling the food in the fresh aisle, frozen wild blueberries are safely sealed on the frozen shelves.

Versatility

The uses for frozen wild blueberries are endless.  Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast smoothie or a decadent dessert, wild blueberries are a kitchen superstar.  Frozen berries allow you to skip the ice in the frozen drinks and also make a great base for a sauce or reduction.  Throw a handful in your salad, on your cereal or make convenient breakfast turnovers or hand pies.

Less kitchen waste

Frozen food creates less ambient waste in the kitchen because it doesn’t spoil.  Without aging, spoiling or accidentally getting forgotten about at the back of the fridge; frozen wild blueberries are a great choice for anyone wanting to reduce their own carbon footprint.

Year-round availability

Because wild blueberries are harvested and frozen in peak ripeness, they can be enjoyed year-round.  Whether it’s mid-summer and you’re looking for a fretting drink or you’re feeling like a warm blueberry crisp on a cold winter’s night, wild blueberries are a great mainstay in the freezer.

Twice the fiber of ordinary blueberries

Wild blueberries are much smaller than ordinary cultivated blueberries which means, in a single serving, you consume more of the nutrient-dense skin.  In the case of dietary fiber, that means twice as much per serving.

Convenient storage

Frozen wild blueberries come in a variety of packages including large, flat boxes, upright zip seal bags and plastic containers.  Depending on your freezer, you can find the packaging that works best for your family and lifestyle.

Smoothie Superstar

Frozen wild blueberries make a perfect addition to any smoothie because it means you can skip the ice and focus on dense nutrition.

Manganese Power House

Wild blueberries have 8 times the manganese of cultivated berries.  Manganese contributes to many bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrates. It also plays a role in bone formation, blood clotting, and reducing inflammation.

Naturally sweet

Frozen wild blueberries are naturally sweet and make a perfect low calorie, heart-healthy sweetener in salads, smoothies, bread, and more.

Value

Compared to the price of fresh blueberries, frozen berries are an exceptional value for the cost.  

Impressive health benefits

The regular consumption of wild blueberries has a wide variety of health benefits such as improving cognitive function, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of diabetes, reducing inflammation and protecting against various conditions associated with aging.

That means that a ½ cup serving of Wild Blueberries has more of the antioxidant and nutritional power you need to help fight cancer, heart disease, short-term memory loss and other effects of aging than many other fruits and vegetables.