April 28 is National Blueberry Pie Day

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Here are today’s five things to know about Blueberry

1. Blueberries are one of the only natural foods that are truly blue in color.
2. The pale, powder-like protective coating on the skin of blueberries is called “bloom.”
3. A blueberry extract diet improves balance, coordination, and short-term memory in aging rats.
4. Blueberries are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
5. The anthocyanin present in blueberries is good for eyesight.

Fun Fact:

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of blueberries, harvesting a total of 564.4 million pounds of cultivated and wild blueberries in 2012.  

Blueberries can be harvested by gently shaking a bush and catching the falling berries.

Blueberries don’t ripen after they have been picked.

Today’s Pinterest Board : Foodimentary

Today’s Food History

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