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Many health-conscious consumers regularly include blueberries in their diets because of their rich antioxidant content. But when shopping, they often face a choice: fresh or frozen? Growing interest in frozen blueberries stems from claims that they may retain certain nutrients better than fresh fruit.
Experts caution that frozen blueberries should not automatically be considered healthier than fresh ones. However, depending on harvesting, transportation and storage conditions, some nutrients may remain more stable in frozen products.
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, compounds associated with a variety of health benefits. One challenge with fresh blueberries is that some vitamins and antioxidant compounds can gradually decline during transportation and storage.
