Blueberry season in Australia, South America and New Zealand is from May to October, May to October in the USA and Europe – September to March.
The berry generally varies in size from 5-16 mm diameter. It has a flared “crown” at the end and are pale green at first, turning reddish-purple, and finally indigo on ripening. The skin has a white-grey waxy protective ‘bloom’ surrounding a semi-transparent flesh that encases tiny seeds. They are sweet taste when mature, with variable acidity. Berries are highly perishable and are usually air-flown into Singapore by Market’s Best to preserve its freshness.
Blueberries are versatile and sold fresh or processed and may be used in a variety of consumer goods such as jellies, jams, pies, muffins, snack foods and cereals.
