American blueberries are low in calories and have a low glycemic index
Katarzyna Mazur
2026-03-24
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American blueberries, despite originating from North America, are readily available in Poland, and we can even grow them ourselves. The season for these delicious fruits is fast approaching, making it worthwhile to understand the benefits of consuming them.
The characteristics of American blueberries
American blueberries, also known as Highbush Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L..), are a cultivated species native to North America. Today, their plantations can be found in many countries around the world, including Japan, Chile, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. Interestingly, Poland is the second largest producer in the EU and the sixth largest producer of blueberries in the world. The blueberry harvests in Poland have increased fivefold in the last decade, from 13,000 tons in 2013 to 64,000 tons in 2022. 1 Polski Instytut Ekonomiczny Tweet on July 27, 2023. 🇵🇱 Poland is the vice-leader in production and export of American blueberries 🌱 2nd place in the EU Poland held on the list of EU producers and exporters of Highbush Blueberries in 2022. 🍇 64,000 tons were the blueberry harvests from Polish plantations in 2022. 🍒More info on: ... Pic.twitter.com/yyPzBv0YHF — Polski Instytut Ekonomiczny (@PIE_NET_PL) July 27, 2023 Among the most popular varieties of American blueberries in our country, Bluecrop, Bluegold, Duke, Spartan, and Sunrise stand out. Their fruits are characterized by an intensely dark, bluish color, a sweet, slightly tart flavor, and a firm, juicy consistency.
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