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General Produce
Berries, Blueberries
Common Packs:
Clamshell packs of various sizes.
Receiving Inspecting:
Berries should be firm, plump, and dry, deep purple or blue-black in color with a “bloom”. Blueberries do not ripen after harvest.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32° F/1° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Proper storage is critical to shelf-life.
Shelf-Life:
10 to 18 days.
Troubleshooting:
Shriveling, tough-textured skin, mold, and leaking may result from improper storage. Loss of bloom indicates rough handling.
Usage Ideas:
- Mix blueberries in corn muffin batter; serve on breakfast buffets and with lunch salads.
- Combine sparkling cider, blueberries, and gelatin; chill until firm; slice into cubes and use to garnish cheese plates and desserts.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup blueberries (145g) grams
Calories 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0.41mg2%
Potassium 110mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
