Blueberries
Blueberries
During the Civil War of the 1860s, blueberries were collected, packaged, and sent to Union troops for use as a food staple.
Fun Facts:
Blueberries are one of the only truly blue foods.
North America produces the most blueberries in the world, currently accounting for nearly 90% of world production.
National blueberry month is in July, during peak harvest.
Seasonality:
California, May, June, July
Who Grows It
Doug Ranno
Colorful Harvest
Salinas, CA
Miles Reiter
Driscoll Strawberry Association Inc.
Watsonville, California
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 42 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.24g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 10.72g | 3.57% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.8 | 0% |
| Sugars: 7.37g | |
| Protein: 0.55g | |
| Vitamin A 0.8% | Vitamin C 12% |
| Calcium 0.4% | Iron 1.17% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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