
New Zealand blueberries are available from October to April.
In cooler months blueberries are best kept at room temperature but at the height of summer they need to be refrigerated. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
The blueberry is one of the few fruit native to North America. Native American tribes consumed the berries fresh and also preserved them. Parts of the plant were used as medicine. A tea made from the leaves of the plant was thought to be good for the blood. Blueberry juice was used to treat coughs. The juice also made excellent dye for baskets and cloth.
1 cup = 157g
Average Quantity per serving | % Daily Intake per serve | Average Quantity per 100 g | |
Energy (kJ/Cal) | 331/79 | 4% | 211/50 |
Protein (g) | 1 | 2% | 0.6 |
Fat, total (g) | 0.5 | 1% | 0.3 |
- saturated (g) | 0.05 | 0% | 0.03 |
Available carbohydrate (g) | 14.6 | 5% | 9.3 |
- sugars (g) | 14.4 | 16% | 9.2 |
Dietary Fibre (g) | 6 | 20% | 4 |
Sodium (mg) | 3 | 0% | 2 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 6 | 15% RDI* | 3.84 |
Vitamin E (mg) | 1.4 | 14% RDI* | 0.9 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs
*Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult)
Source: FOODfiles