Nut Cravings dried blueberries are whole, lightly sweetened, naturally grown, and vegan, packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bulk bag with no sulphur dioxide at any stage of processing. Every one-ounce serving delivers 100 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and 8% DV iron, with the actual blueberry flavor surviving the drying process rather than getting buried under sweetener. Lighter on sugar than most mass-market dried blueberries. Whole berries, not chopped. Four sizes from 6 oz to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete dried fruits collection for cranberries, mango, apricots, dates, and more alongside these dried blueberries, and the full trail mixes collection for ready-made blends that pair naturally with dried blueberries. Why Lightly Sweetened Produces a Better Dried Blueberry Fresh blueberries have a natural sweet-tart balance that works on their own. When water content drops to 15 to 18 percent during dehydration, acids concentrate faster than natural sugars register on the palate. Unsweetened dried blueberries taste sharply astringent, not pleasantly tart. A sweetening step is necessary to produce a dried blueberry worth eating. The variable across products is how much sweetener is used. Most mass-market dried blueberries apply enough sugar to completely mask the underlying blueberry flavor, producing a berry that tastes like a sweet snack with a blueberry label. These Nut Cravings dried blueberries use cane sugar at a lighter level, keeping the blueberry character in front of the sweetener rather than behind it. The result is a dried blueberry that still tastes like blueberry. Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g) Calories: 100 Total Fat: 3g (4% DV) Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3% DV) Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Total Carbohydrate: 24g (9% DV) Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV) Total Sugars: 21g (includes 11g added sugars) Protein: 0g Calcium: 60mg (4% DV) Iron: 1.4mg (8% DV) Potassium: 190mg (4% DV) Good For You No Sulphur Dioxide: no sulfite preservative added at any stage of processing or packing Naturally Grown: blueberries sourced from naturally grown crops Vegan: no animal-derived ingredients in any size The 8% DV iron and 4% DV potassium per serving make these dried blueberries a useful portable mineral source. The anthocyanin polyphenols that give blueberries their characteristic deep color are retained in the dried berry and represent the primary reason blueberries appear consistently in nutritional research on cognitive and cardiovascular health. How to Use Dried Blueberries In Oatmeal and Hot Cereals Fold dried blueberries into steel-cut or rolled oats during the last two to three minutes of cooking. They rehydrate gently in the hot cooking liquid and provide concentrated blueberry flavor without turning the entire pot blue the way fresh berries do. A more reliable and consistent oatmeal addition than fresh blueberries across any season. In Granola Add dried blueberries to homemade granola after baking, not before. Adding before baking over-toasts the berries and dulls the color. Folding in after the granola cools preserves both the texture and the deep blueberry color in the finished mix. In Baking Soak dried blueberries in warm water or orange juice for five minutes before folding into batter. This prevents dry berries from pulling moisture from the dough during baking. Dried blueberries are often the better baking choice than fresh because they do not bleed juice into the batter during mixing, which prevents the gray-blue discoloration that fresh blueberries sometimes cause in muffins and scones. Applications include blueberry muffins, scones, quick breads, coffee cake, pancakes, and waffles. In Trail Mix and Overnight Oats Dried blueberries pair naturally with almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips in homemade trail mix. In overnight oats, dried blueberries rehydrate perfectly by morning when combined with oats and milk the night before, delivering whole berry texture and flavor without any advance preparation. On Yogurt Bowls and Salads Scatter over Greek yogurt, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls for a concentrated blueberry addition. On spinach salads with goat cheese, walnuts, and balsamic, dried blueberries provide the same sweet-tart fruit contrast as fresh in a format that does not release juice onto the greens. On Cheese Boards Dried blueberries alongside aged cheddar, brie, and blue cheese provide the concentrated sweet-tart fruit element that elevates a cheese board from a simple presentation to a balanced one. The deep color also adds visual contrast against pale cheeses and light crackers. Choosing the Right Size 6 oz: First-time buyers and light regular use at $2.00 per ounce 1 lb: The practical everyday size at $1.75 per ounce for regular snacking and baking 3 lb: High-volume buyers and established daily users at $0.73 per ounce 5 lb: Maximum per-ounce savings at $0.66 per ounce for bulk buyers and food service For 3 lb and 5 lb sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers on arrival and refrigerate or freeze what will not be used within three to four months. Storage Seal the resealable bag firmly after every use. Room temperature, away from heat and light: 6 to 12 months of peak freshness Refrigerated in the sealed bag or airtight container: up to 18 months Frozen in an airtight container: up to 24 months White granular crystals on the surface of stored dried blueberries are natural sugar crystallization, not mold. The berries are safe to eat. A brief warm water rinse dissolves surface crystals if desired. Dried Blueberries Guarantee Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these dried blueberries arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or [email protected] within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete dried fruits collection for cranberries, apricots, kiwi, mango, dates, apple rings, and more, or explore the full trail mixes collection for ready-made blends from Nut Cravings.
