Wild Blueberry Powder (Bilberry)

Description

Wild blueberry powder from 100% wild Arctic blueberries (bilberries)

Product of Finland

Product information

Ingredients: 100% wild blueberries (bilberries)

Country of origin: Finland

Package weight: 50g

Amount of servings per bag: 20

Serving size: 1 teaspoon

Storing: Keep in dry conditions and protect from sunlight – Do not refrigerate – Consume within 6 months from opening

Taste: Fruity and slightly sweet

Wild blueberry powder benefits

Arctic Flavors’ wild blueberry powder is packed with antioxidants, natural fibers, and vitamins. According to the latest research, daily consumption of blueberries can improve the overall health of your heart, brain, gut, and eyes. For instance, accumulating evidence shows that wild blueberries are beneficial for certain conditions of the heart and blood vessels, such as the hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis), varicose veins, decreased blood flow, and chest pain.

In addition, our product is a superior alternative for blueberry extracts and blueberry supplements. Therefore, by using our 100% wild blueberry powder, you can boost your overall health in a 100% natural way. Moreover, you get to enjoy the real flavor of blueberry and beautiful color it gives to your food instead of the mediocre taste of pills and other supplements. Lastly, if you want to learn more about the health benefits of blueberry powder, please visit our blog post Blueberry powder benefits – All you need to know.

What does freeze-dried blueberry powder mean, and why does it make a difference?

Firstly, the freshly picked wild blueberries are quickly frozen in very low temperatures, usually below -80C. During this step, the water content becomes ice and therefore the berries are completely frozen. Secondly, the frozen berries are dried in a slightly warmed vacuum chamber. Thirdly, the water is removed during this process in the form of vapor. Following this step, the freeze-dried berries are powdered and immediately packaged in a moisture-free and oxygen-proof environment that ensures its freshness until opened.

Because of the freeze-dried method, our blueberry powder keeps its exceptional nutritional values, color, and flavor for a longer period of time. Please note that blueberry powders that are processed with the heat-drying method do not maintain as high quality and nutritional value as the ones from the freeze-drying method.

Lastly, if you would like to read more about the method of freeze-drying please visit our blog post What is wild freeze-dried blueberry powder?

Why are wild Arctic blueberries different from the rest?

Blueberries are healthy for you, however, according to Riihinen and colleagues, wild Arctic blueberries (also called bilberries) have a significantly higher amount of antioxidants than their cultivated relatives (fresh or frozen). In addition, wild blueberries have a higher concentration of vitamins and natural fiber. Moreover, the researchers highlighted that wild blueberries have a higher health benefit index. Therefore, the best blueberry powder you could get comes from whole wild blueberrys only. In summary, to learn more about the health benefits of the wild Arctic blueberries, you can read our article here.

Lastly, if you would like to learn more about what are antioxidants and why are they so important, please follow this link.

Source: Riihinen et al. 2008

Below, we provide 5 reasons to start using our wild blueberry powder instead of fresh or frozen blueberries

1. Available all year round
2. Easy to store at room temperature and take with you in the office, to school, on trips, camping or picnics
3. Environmentally friendly – no need for refrigeration. No irrigation, pesticides or chemicals used
4. Ease of use – endless ways of use!
5. Health benefits – in contrast to cultivated fresh or frozen blueberries, our freeze-dried wild blueberry powder has a much higher nutritional value

Read more about these in our blog post 5 Reasons to Start Using Berry Powders Instead of Fresh or Frozen Berries.