Tuesday, July 22, 2014

7 facts you probably don't know about Blueberry

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The Blueberry crop is quite widespread in the national territory and has great potential to become an important share to the agricultural economy of Portugal. By this time, the Blueberry are fairs across the country. However, probably, there are many facts and benefits over the Blueberry which are of General ignorance. The portal my Well-being shared some of them.

1. protect against memory loss

A study of 2012 indicates that eating at least one cup of blueberries per week slows cognitive decline in several years. A possible explanation for this benefit has to do with the fact that the blueberries protect the brain to eliminate toxic proteins that accumulate in the body, as revealed another study of 2013.

2. u.s. State of Maine is the world's largest producer

Although in Portugal there is great production of the fruit, the u.s. State of Maine is the largest Blueberry producer in the world.

3. can be used as natural food coloring

Due to its strong coloring, the blueberries can be used as natural food coloring. Legends also say that early American settlers were boiling with milk to make gray paint.

4. In perfect condition must have a layer of dust

One way to see if the blueberries are in good condition for consumption is to verify the existence of a thin layer of dust, which gives a more matte appearance to the fruit.

5. should only be washed immediately before consumption

Wash softens the blueberries, which may accelerate their deterioration. As such, only those should wash immediately before consuming.

6. the shrub that gives the Blueberry is a "close relative" of rhododendron

The Blueberry is a species of small shrub and is close relative of rhododendron, a genus of flowering plant whose ingestion is poisonous, and the cranberries, a small shrub that produces edible red berries, known as Cranberry or Blueberry, too-red.

7. many foods flavoured with blueberries aren't actually the fruit

Products such as cereals, muffins, bread of known brands, for example, do not use real blueberries in their products. Instead use dyes, flavourings and sugars to recreate the taste of blueberry.

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