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Blueberry powder is essentially a powder made from freeze-dried blueberries. It is commonly touted as an easy way to enjoy all the health benefits of the blueberry with the convenience of a powder that can be added to any food. Like the fruit itself, blueberry powder is said to be high in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber.
Blueberry Powder Could Help Prevent Cancer
Blueberries are believed to contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants among all popular fruits and vegetables . Anthocyanin, an antioxidant that belongs in the flavonoid category, is believed to be especially powerful . These antioxidants can help ward off free radicals and help prevent oxidative stress on DNA. This, in turn, can help reduce your risk of cancer.
Blueberry Powder Could Help Lower Cholesterol
Those same antioxidants that may help lower your cancer risk can potentially help lower your LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol . It can help you avoid oxidative stress, which helps prevent heart health issues.
Blueberry Powder Could Boost Your Heart Health
Blueberries have a strong potential to boost heart health by lowering your blood pressure and lowering your “bad” cholesterol, but researchers are now hoping to discover whether blueberries may help directly prevent heart attacks. One study indicated that nurses who had the highest intake level of anthocyanins (blueberries' most powerful antioxidant) had a 32% lower risk of heart attacks compared to others . However, because the study is observational and research is early, more studies are needed to determine blueberries' impact on heart health.
Blueberry Powder Can Power Up Your Workout
Research has indicated that blueberries may help reduce damage to your muscles after strenuous workouts . They may also help prevent tiredness and soreness the next day, helping your muscles recover even faster than they normally would .
Blueberry Powder May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Recent studies have shown blueberries to have a positive impact on those with a higher risk of heart disease, effectively lowering their blood pressure by noticeable percentage points . Research has found this to be especially true for women who are post-menopause .
Blueberry Powder May Help Protect Against Diabetes
Because blueberries have a more moderate level of sugar compared to other fruits, research has linked blueberries to a positive impact on insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance . That, plus the added benefits of anthocyanin (blueberry's most famous antioxidant), blueberry powder may help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome .
Blueberry Powder Has High Nutrients and Low Calories
Much like raw blueberries themselves, blueberry powder has high nutrition but low calories . This means you can eat plenty and reap the benefits without worrying about the health risks of excess calories. It also means blueberries may help you lose or maintain your weight, as they provide a nutritious and tasty snack without adding extra calories or fat to your routine.
Blueberry Powder Could Help Ease UTIs
If you suffer from UTIs (urinary tract infections), you probably already know that cranberry juice can help prevent them. What you may not know is that blueberries can have a similar effect. Blueberries have many of the same active ingredients as cranberry juice, and while studies on the subject are rare, it's likely that blueberry powder has a similar impact on UTIs as cranberries .
Blueberry Powder May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp As You Age
By warding off oxidative stress, blueberry powder can help protect your brain from accelerated aging . That said, it offers support in preserving memory, sharpening brain function, and warding off cognitive impairment . More research is needed, but early results are very promising.
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Vitamins & nutritional value
Many of you ask the question of whether blueberry powder contains the same nutritional value and vitamins as fresh blueberries. Well, it depends on how the blueberries were processed. If the blueberries were processed using a heat-drying method, their nutritional value is reduced. On the contrary, if the blueberries were processed using a freeze-drying method, then their nutritional value is preserved at the same levels as in fresh blueberries.
In addition, the nutritional value of berry powders directly reflects the use of whole berries, or parts of the fruit. In other words, berry powders made of juice or that remove the skin of the berry do not have as high nutritional value as the ones that use the whole berries.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: Freeze-dried blueberry powder made of whole berries contain the same nutritional value and vitamins as fresh blueberries.
Taste
Blueberries are one of the most loved berries globally, mainly because they are healthy, but also because they taste good! Fresh blueberries are typically juicy and fruity, but not overly sweet. Similar to their nutritional value, the taste of blueberries varies depending on the type and their origin. Not only that, but the processing of blueberries can further impact their taste. As mentioned above, the best method to maintain the taste of blueberries when you make it powder is to freeze-dry them first. Otherwise, the taste of blueberry powder will be poorer and in some cases, the powder will be tasteless.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: Top quality berry powders taste like delicious fresh blueberries, whereas lower quality ones may be tasteless.
Color
Did you know that blueberries come in different colors? While the outside of the berry is typically dark blue or purple, the color of the flesh inside varies depending on the type and origin of the blueberry. If you would like to learn more, you can check out our blog post on What Color Are Blueberries Inside. In summary, the color of blueberries depends on the amount of anthocyanin, a type of essential antioxidant. The higher the anthocyanins are, the darker the color of blueberry will be.
As a result, the color of berry powders will depend on how dark the skin and flesh of the blueberries used is. Light-colored blueberries (usually farmed) typically make a light purple powder. On the contrary, wild Arctic blueberries (also called bilberries), which are the darkest blueberries out there, make dark blueberry powder. These berries grow naturally under the endless sunlight and cool temperatures of the Arctic, conditions that explain their intense purple color and very high amount of anthocyanins. If you mix a spoonful of good quality blueberry powder, in yogurt or a smoothie, it will turn dark purple. Instead, if the blueberry powder is not of good quality, your yogurt or smoothie will not change color.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: The color of blueberries and blueberry powders varies. The powder reflects the color of the blueberry used to making it.
Availability
While fresh blueberries may not always be available because they are seasonal, the blueberry powder is available all year-round. In fact, you can find blueberry powder in specialty food stores, or you can easily buy it online from our online shop.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries are available only seasonally, whereas blueberry powder is available all year-round.
Storage
Fresh blueberries require refrigeration to stay good. Not only that, but their lifetime is usually quite short, which means that you need to eat them within a few days.
Berry powders, on the other hand, can be stored at room temperature and they remain good for at least one year. Because of this, you can bring your blueberry powder in the office, on family trips, at the gym, or anywhere else without having to worry about them going bad.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: You need to refrigerate fresh blueberries and enjoy them within a few days. Instead, you can keep the blueberry powder at room temperature and enjoy it for at least one year before it expires.
Price / Value for Money
The price of fresh blueberries depends on many factors such as availability, origin, and the quality of berries. On the other hand, the price of blueberry powders depends on the origin, quality, and processing of the berries.
It is important to understand that a small bag that contains 85g of blueberry powder may contain an equal of 850g of fresh blueberries. Therefore, the price may seem high at first, but considering the number of servings and nutritional value each serving has, the blueberry powder is actually a better value for money than fresh blueberries. Thus, the price per serving is actually very low, compared to buying fresh berries. Lastly, the price of a blueberry powder remains the same throughout the year, whereas the price of fresh blueberries fluctuates quite a lot.
Blueberry powder vs fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberry prices vary greatly. When comparing price per serving, the blueberry powder can have a much lower price than fresh berries, especially when blueberries are not in season.
Yogurt
One of the easiest ways to add a superfood boost to your daily diet is to add a spoonful of blueberry powder to your yogurt. For instance, it is a perfect way to add vitamins and fibers, especially if you have a busy lifestyle and don't have time to play around with more advanced and time-consuming recipes. Just sprinkle on top of the yogurt, or go fancy with colorful double-layered yogurt with granola and bilberry powder.
Smoothies
Another classic way of boosting your diet – mixing the wild blueberry powder in your favorite smoothies. It's so much fun to play around with flavors, colors, and textures when it comes to smoothies. Here's our perfect smoothie bowl recipe made with blueberry powder.
Protein shakes
If you like to work out and enjoy protein shakes before or after a workout, bilberry powder is a perfect additional booster to your protein shakes. With basically no sugar or fat, with high amounts of healthy nutrients, it is an excellent addition to an active and healthy lifestyle. Here's one of our favorite protein shake recipes: Nutritious & low-calorie wild blueberry antioxidant protein shake.
Oatmeal
Everyone knows oats are healthy, but many people find them boring. The secret is to find your own favorite way of enjoying oats – whether it's a slowly-cooked, instant, or raw overnight oats. Wild blueberry powder is an easy way to make your oats more exciting. We also like to add seeds and nuts to our oats. Try, for example, this vegan, gluten-free blueberry overnight oats recipe.
Cereals or granola
If you enjoy having a bowl of cereals or granola, try throwing in a spoonful of blueberry powder. Again, an easy and quick way to make your breakfast more nutritious and tasty. If you like to take it a step further, make your own granola with your favorite berry powder. Try this vegan, gluten-free guaranteed-success wild blueberry homemade granola recipe!
Salads
Anyone who likes salads? Another super simple and fun way to use wild berry powders is to mix a scoop of berry powder directly in the salad or a salad dressing. Our blueberry powder goes very well with basic green salads, as well as Greek salad. Check out also this easy 3-minute avocado appetizer, made with wild blueberry powder. It's one of the easiest recipes ever.
Dips
Want to elevate a classic dip such as hummus, tzatziki, or guacamole to the next level? Add some wild blueberry powder! For more inspiration, visit these recipes: Purple wild blueberry tzatziki & New hummus flavor ideas: purple wild blueberry hummus.
Baking
Adding a couple of spoonfuls of blueberry powder turns any basic pastry into a blueberry pastry. It's also perfect for turning creams and cake fillings into beautifully colored berry versions. Try, for example, our classic layer cake recipe with lingonberry cream filling – you can swap the lingonberry powder for blueberry powder.
Decorating desserts
Bilberry dessert recipes…we love them! There are multiple ways of using the blueberry powder for dessert decoration, but our favorite way is simply sprinkling it as decoration. It totally takes a plain white cheesecake or pannacotta to a new level. Blueberry powder goes with tiramisu, too – try our slightly twisted classic tiramisu recipe here.
Ice cream
Adding some blueberry powder into a homemade ice cream mixture is one of the easiest ways to turn plain ice cream into a berry ice cream. You can modify the intensity of blueberry flavor and beautiful purple color based on the amount of powder added to the mixture. It's great for making refreshing slushies, too: try this two-ingredient vegan homemade watermelon blueberry slushie recipe.
Storing Temperatures for Blueberry Powder
Temperature conditions can influence nutrient levels in wild blueberry . One of the fruit’s most highly regarded nutrients is anthocyanin, a compound that offers blue pigment and potential health benefits. Frozen storage of wild blueberry appears to increase its anthocyanins, but the effect of dry storage temperatures on wild blueberry is unexplored-until now. Data published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry offers a first look at the effect of dry storage temperatures on wild blueberry anthocyanins.
Researchers from the University of Milan and the University of Maine stored blueberry powder at -80 °C before moving it into 60 individual vacuum-sealed sample bags stored at 25, 42, 60, or 80 °C for 49 days. Anthocyanin degradation was measured.
Degradation appeared slow at relative room temperatures (14 and 25 °C), with only 3% loss of anthocyanins by day 14. On the contrary, storage at 60 and 80 °C resulted in fast losses of 60–85% total anthocyanins in just 3 days. A direct correlation between reaction rate and temperature confirmed the effect of temperature on anthocyanin decay.
Rising temperatures negatively impacted total antioxidant activity, too, but the loss was not directly correlated with anthocyanin loss.
Blueberry powder is a common format for including wild blueberry in jams, juices, dairy products, baked goods, and numerous other products. Such information regarding its shelf life should benefit both manufacturers of wild blueberry products and researchers who need to store the ingredient before testing it on animals and humans.
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