Blueberries are an amazing superfood, packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Did you know, there are over 150 varieties of blueberries around the world? How to choose the best type of blueberry?
You can buy sweet cultivated blueberries, delicious wild blueberries, freeze dried blueberries, frozen blueberries, blueberry jam, blueberry juice, and certified organic versions of them all.
So there are many sweet options for you to enjoy blueberry power all year round, so don't miss out.
Make sure to share & enjoy blueberries with your friends and loved ones, because they can be your diet's secret weapon to healthier body & lifestyle!
After reading this article, you can easily decide, which kind of blueberries should become a new gold standard in your shopping list.
Cultivated Blueberries
Usually cultivated blueberries (both organic and non organic) are cultivated in farm. They grow in outdoor fields or greenhouses and are bigger in size than wild blueberries.
With the growing demand for blueberry product, field owners want to increase production. This has proven quite hard to achieve without compromising the authenticity of the crop by using chemicals.
Cultivated blueberries are bigger in size, and have a appealing sweet taste to them, but all the chemicals used will stay inside of blueberries and there is no way to wash them out. So with each and every bite of blueberry, you are having a chemicals cocktail with it.
Organic Blueberries
Organic berries may also come from outdoor fields or greenhouses, but there is no synthetic fertilizers nor pesticides used while growing them.
Certified organic blueberries are therefore definitely a great health conscious choice, but we do have one more player yet to make an entrance.
Let's see, what will they be bringing to the table!
Wild Organic Blueberries
Wild blueberries are also called bilberries, dwarf bilberries, and whortleberries, but their scientific name is Vaccinium myrtillus.
Unlike the highbush and Maine blueberry varieties, nobody plants Nordic wild blueberries—they’ve grown on their own in the Nordic forests for 10 millenia. This is what makes these blueberries truly wild.
The real wild fruits are mostly native to northern Europe, particularly the Nordic forests found in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden. Hence, the name Nordic wild blueberries.
Our Nordic wild blueberries grow naturally deep in the Nordic forests, far away from industry, roads, and possible pollutants.
In the summer, when current season organic berries are ready to be harvested, they’re hand-picked.
How to Pick the Better Kind of Blueberries?
Always check the package to see where the blueberries come from. It might say “wild blueberries”, however, Nordic bilberries come ONLY from northern European countries such as Finland, Sweden, and Estonia.
While you're at it, check also the blueberries’ ingredient section to ensure that your blueberries are free of unwanted preservatives + added sugar.
Why to Choose Organic Wild Blueberries?
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No Synthetic Pesticides: Organic blueberries do not contain any synthetic pesticides, which can leave residues on the fruit and potentially harm your health over time.
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No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Organic blueberries are non-GMO, meaning they are not genetically engineered. So no need to worry about potential GMO environmental impacts or health problems.
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More Antioxidants: Studies suggest that wild organic blueberries have higher levels of antioxidants compared to their non-organic counterparts, which can enhance their health benefits.
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No Synthetic Fertilizers: Organic blueberries have grown in purest of soils, so eating them does not contribute to environmental pollution.
Five Surprising Health Benefits of Wild Organic Blueberries
1. Better Nutrient Profile: Research indicates that organic blueberries may have a better nutrient profile, including higher levels of certain vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, due to the natural fertilization methods used in organic farming.
2. More Delicious Flavor: Studies have found that even when consumers are unaware of whether blueberries are organic or non-organic, they often prefer the delicious flavor and appearance of organic blueberries when compared in blind taste tests. This preference can be attributed to the natural growing methods which may enhance the natural flavor profile of the fruit.
We at LOOV are dedicated to bringing you the best possible blueberry power: Nordic wild blueberries straight from pristine Nordic forests.
Customers love our wild Nordic organic blueberries, they have shared over 17.5k great reviews about our blueberry powder.
Be sure to read the feedback and then decide, what kind of blueberries would you like to add to your uplifting smoothies, healthy breakfast bowl, or sweet blueberry treats.
