Blueberries Package 6 Oz • $1.05/oz

Blueberries are small, round, deep blue-to-purple berries native to North America, widely recognized as a "superfood." Key characteristics: * **Appearance:** Small, round, with a flared crown on one end, and a dusty, light-blue or deep-purple skin. * **Taste/Texture:** Sweet, slightly tart, and juicy. * **Nutrition:** They are low in calories (about 80 per cup) and packed with nutrients, including **fiber**, **Vitamin C**, **Vitamin K**, and **Manganese**. * **Health Benefits:** They are one of the highest-antioxidant foods, particularly due to compounds called **anthocyanins** which give them their blue color. They are associated with potential benefits for **heart health**, **brain function**, and **memory**. * **Types:** The most common cultivated variety is the **Highbush blueberry**, but others include **Lowbush (wild)**, **Rabbiteye**, and **Southern Highbush**. * **Growth:** They grow on perennial shrubs (*Vaccinium* genus) and require **acidic, well-drained soil** to thrive.