Blueberry Powder - Freeze Dried

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Blueberry Powder - Freeze Dried

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Z Natural Food believes the combination of tradition and science is a match made in heaven.

These are the principle fundamentals we use when searching far and wide for the highly nourishing traditional foods used for thousands of years to create and provide customers with a product that allows for optimal versatility and limitless applications.

We proudly introduce our newest delicious, versatile, and easy-to-use functional food powder: Z Natural Foods Freeze Dried Blueberry Powder.

Some research suggests that Blueberries may contain the following constituents:

Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Vitamin A (RAE), Vitamin A (IU), Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E, Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Vitamin K
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Anthocyanidins: Petunidin, Delphinidin, Malvidin, Peonidin, Cyanidin
Flavan-3-: Catechin, Epigallocatechin, Epicatechin, Gallocatechin
Flavones: Luteolin
Flavonols: Kaempferol, Myricetin, Quercetin
Proanthocyanidins: Proanthocyanidin Monomers, Proanthocyanidin Dimers, Proanthocyanidin Trimers, Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers, Proanthocyanidin7-10mers, Proanthocyanidin (>10mers)

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed: Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.

Please Note:

Raw powders naturally tend to clump.
If clumping occurs, lay the bag on a flat surface and place a towel over the bag.
Then pound on the bag until the clumps break up.
The towel will help protect the bag from damage.

Suggested Use: Mix one tablespoon with juice and yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie or recipes.

Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine walnuts and coconut oil in a smoothie.

Miscellaneous facts about our raw, freeze-dried Blueberry Powder

Ingredients: Raw Freeze-Dried Blueberry.

Parts Used: Whole Blueberry.

Botanical Name: Vaccinium Corymbosum.

Other Names: Northern Highbush Blueberry, Blue Huckleberry, Tall Huckleberry, Swamp Huckleberry, High Blueberry, Swamp Blueberry, Arandano.

Origin: Grown and Freeze-Dried in the USA. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

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