blueberry

How much do you know about blueberries? Let me give you a detailed introduction.

Blueberry knowledge introduction

Blueberry is the ripe fruit of Vaccinium vitis-idaea of ​​the Azalea family. Due to its blue color, it is native and mainly produced in the United States and is commonly known as American blueberry.

The average weight of blueberry fruit is 0.5-2.5g, and the maximum weight is 5g. The fruit is beautiful, pleasing to the eye, blue and covered with a layer of white fruit powder. The flesh is delicate, the seeds are very small, and the edible rate is 100%. It has a light fragrance and is sweet and sour. In addition to being eaten fresh, blueberry fruit also has strong medicinal value and nutritional and health functions. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has listed it as one of the five major health foods for humans. The purple-blue juice is very difficult to wash off when it splashes on clothes.

Blueberry Nutrition Analysis

1. Blueberries are high in pectin, which can effectively lower cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis, and promote cardiovascular health;

2. Blueberries contain anthocyanin II, which can activate the retina, enhance vision and prevent eye fatigue;

3. Blueberries are rich in vitamin C, which can enhance heart function, prevent cancer and heart disease, prevent brain nerve aging and improve brain power. They also have a certain improvement effect on common colds, sore throats and diarrhea.

Blueberry is suitable for everyone

It is edible for the general public

1. It is especially suitable for people with poor heart function, especially those with heart disease;

2. Fresh blueberries have a mild laxative effect, so do not eat them when you have diarrhea.

Blueberry recipe guide

It can be used to make fruit wine, fruit paste and fruit cake.