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Simple Tips To Choose The Tastiest Pint Of Blueberries At The Store

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By JULIA MULLANEY
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To choose the best blueberries at the grocery store, you'll want to do a visual and a smell check, but also keep in mind the season and where they were grown.
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Blueberries come in many varieties, so rather than focusing on the shade of blue, look at the actual shape of the blueberries to ensure they're plump and full-looking.
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You might also notice a coating on the blueberries that makes them look slightly gray or silver. This is called a bloom, and it's normal.
A person picking blueberries in a store.
Fresh, good-quality blueberries don't have much of a smell, but a heavy sour or off odor can indicate they are past their prime. Do a visual check for fuzz and mold.
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The best way to guarantee good-quality blueberries is to buy them in season, meaning little time passes between when they are picked and when you add them to your grocery cart.