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General Information

Name

Half-highbush blueberry

Scientific Name

Vaccinium angustifolium X Vaccinium corymbosum

Description

Half-highbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium X Vaccinium corymbosum, is a hybrid of the lowbush blueberry and highbush blueberry. Native to North America, it is widely cultivated and consumed in the United States and Canada. The fruit is small, round, and typically purple, with a sweet-tart taste and a sweet, slightly earthy odor. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, half-highbush blueberries offer numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular health. The most notable chemical in half-highbush blueberries is anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant responsible for its deep purple color. In addition to its culinary uses, half-highbush blueberry extracts are used in the production of dietary supplements and cosmetics. A peculiar aspect of preparing half-highbush blueberries is that they are often not washed before freezing to preserve their texture and flavor.

Primary ID

FOOD00248

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