Blueberries ranked at the top of the list of some 40 fruits, juices and vegetables in antioxidant activity. Concord grape juice is next on the list containing about two-thirds the antioxidant activity of blueberries, followed by strawberries, kale and spinach. The researchers believe their method more closely mimics the way the human body utilizes food. Fresh blueberries are available 8 months a year. Other Blueberries come in a variety of sizes.
Blueberries are available in a variety of sizes and forms to suit any bakery application.
Perfect Blueberry Recognition - Add IQF berries while still frozen during final steps to prevent breakage. Dried blueberries are an excellent fit with heavier batters, where fresh or frozen may be ruptured. Prevent Blue Batter - Lightly dust frozen blueberries with flour or starch to soak up juices, incorporate as the last step and bake immediately to prevent color leaching. Too much air may be incorporated in the batter. If you are using a proven formula, be careful during the first stage of creaming.