1. What is species of blueberry do you use
Vaccinium myrtillus is a species of shrub with edible fruit of blue color, commonly called European Wild Blueberry.
It is found natively in Europe, northern Asia, Greenland, Western Canada, and the Western United States. It occurs in the wild on heathlands and acidic soils.
The berry of this shrub has been long consumed in the OLD WORLD and is related to the widely cultivated North American Blueberry.
2. What is the history of blueberries
Vaccinium myrtillus has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. Vaccinium myrtillusfruits have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (directly or as tea or liqueur) for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes.
3. Are Wild blueberries better for you than Cultivated Blueberries
All blueberries are good for you but, Wild Blueberries typically have a higher level of anthocyanins per serving as they're smaller and the anthocyanins are in the skin.
4. Where do you source your blueberries
Our blueberries are Canadian Wild Blueberries.
5. Are Wild blueberries truly Wild
Yes, they grow wild in Canada and are farmed on berry fields called "Barrens"
6. Are your blueberries tested for Hepatitis A?
Yes, all our blueberries are tested for Hepatitis A prior to processing to ensure your safety.
