NUTRITION
What nutrient found in blueberries helps support digestive health?
What is fiber?
True or False: Blueberries should be frozen in a single layer before packaging.
What is true?
What type of canner is used to safely process blueberries and blueberry jams?
What is a boiling water bath canner?
What preservation method removes moisture form blueberries to extend shelf life?
What is dehydrating?
Name one baked product commonly made with blueberries.
What is muffins, pie, cobbler, bread, scones, etc.
Blueberries get their blue color form these powerful antioxidant compounds.
What is anthocyanins?
True or False: You must wash blueberries before freezing them.
What is False.
Why should only tested recipes be used when canning blueberries?
What is to ensure safety and proper acidity for preventing foodborne illness?
What is the recommended temperature for dehydrating blueberries?
What is about 135 degrees F?
True or False: Frozen blueberries can be used in most recipes without thawing first.
What is true.
About how many calories are in one cup of fresh blueberries?
What is approximately 80-85 calories?
What is the name of the freezing method where berries are spread on a tray before packaging?
What is tray freezing or flash freezing?
What is the purpose of leaving headspace in a canning jar?
What is to allow food expansion and proper vacuum seal formation?
Why are blueberries often blanched or cracked before dehydrating?
What is to break the waxy skin and speed drying?
Besides desserts, blueberries can be used to make this sweet-and-savory topping often served with grilled meats.
What is blueberry salsa or blueberry chutney.
Name two vitamins commonly found in blueberries.
What is vitamin C and Vitamin K?
For best quality, how long can frozen blueberries generally be stored in the freezer?
What is up to 12 months?
What is the most common sign that a canned jar has sealed properly?
What is the lid is concave and does not flex when pressed?
How can you tell when blueberries are properly dehydrated?
What is they are leathery, dry, and no moisture can be squeezed out?
What ingredient is commonly paired with blueberries to make a breakfast parfait?
What is yogurt?
Besides protecting cells form damage, research suggests anthocyanins may help support what two body systems?
What is heart health and brain/cognitive health?
Name three pieces of information that should be written on a package of frozen blueberries.
What is product name, date frozen, and quantity (or use-by date)?
Name four pieces of equipment commonly used during home canning.
What is water bath canner, jars, lids, jar lifter, funnel, bubble remover, magnetic lid wand?
What process is recommended after dehydrating to equalize remaining moisture among all berries before long-term storage?
What is conditioning?
A recipe calls for 4 cups of fresh blueberries. Approximately how many pints of blueberries would you need?
What is about 2 pints?