Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberry Powder 5oz (141g)

Also known as bilberries or star berries, blueberries are tiny, dark blue, edible berries that grow on the Vaccinium myrtillus shrub, which is related to cranberries, huckleberries and gooseberries. As one of the most nutritious and antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, blueberries are a nutritional powerhouse loaded with potent antioxidants an essential vitamins and minerals that can support your overall health and well-being. Since blueberries don't stay fresh for very long, they can be freeze-dried and turned into a fine powder to greatly extend their shelf life and provide a more concentrated source of nutrition.

To help you experience the full nutritional benefits of fresh blueberries in a convenient powder form, the Health Ranger Store is proud to introduce our NEW Groovy Bee® Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberry Powder. Our premium freeze-dried organic blueberry powder is packed with nutrients and has been carefully freeze-dried to retain maximum nutrition.

A versatile and convenient addition to a wide variety of recipes, our freeze-dried organic blueberry powder can easily be added to your favorite smoothies, shakes, super fruit blends and other beverages and recipes. Groovy Bee® Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberry Powder contains no gluten or GMOs and is certified Kosher and organic. It is also thoroughly lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

What vitamins and minerals are in organic blueberries?

As one of the world's most nutritious and antioxidant-rich types of fruits, blueberries contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, such as dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, choline, selenium, zinc, copper, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E and K. Additionally, blueberries are rich in potent antioxidants, such as myricetin, quercetin, resveratrol, kaempferol and most importantly, anthocyanins. Low in calories, fat and sodium, but high in nutrients, blueberries are the perfect healthy snack.

Blueberries are particularly known for their high concentrations of whole spectrum vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that supports the healthy functions of your skin, eyes and immune system. Vitamin C is also an essential nutrient that your body needs for natural collagen production.

According to a study that appeared in the Journal of Zhejiang University - Science B, compared to other berries, blueberries have higher antioxidant activity and contain more of the many different types of antioxidants, such as phenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Other potent antioxidants that are present in blueberries include quercetin myricetin, procyanidins, pterostilbene, chlorogenic acid, resveratrol and over 15 different anthocyanins, as well as vitamins A and E.

Compared to other blueberry variants, such as cultivated blueberries and Maine blueberries, Nordic wild blueberries, or European blueberries, contain substantially higher levels of anthocyanins. In fact, they can contain up to 33% more anthocyanins and up to 4 times more antioxidants than other blueberry variants. That's why for our premium freeze-dried organic blueberry powder, we use only high-quality, antioxidant-rich Nordic wild blueberries sourced from healthy Vaccinium myrtillus shrubs.

How to enjoy freeze-dried organic blueberry powder

With its naturally tangy flavor, freeze-dried organic blueberry powder makes a perfect addition to all your favorite cookies, frostings, puddings, cupcakes, muffins, frozen yogurts, cereals, porridges, oatmeal, granola bars, trail mixes, mueslis, ice creams, tarts, fruit salads, sauces, dips, soups, truffles, pancakes, waffles, pies, cakes, cheesecakes, pound cakes, banana breads and other baked goods and creamy recipes. This powder can also be used as a garnish or dusted on a wide variety of desserts and dishes.

Furthermore, you can also incorporate freeze-dried organic blueberry powder into jams, jellies, vinaigrettes, salsas, pastries and other recipes. Since it is a fine powder, it can easily be blended into protein shakes, smoothies, teas, juices, lemonades, milk drinks and other beverages.