Description
Quality Specifications (Fresh & IQF)
Appearance: Uniform dark blue with a waxy white bloom.
Size: Generally graded into Large (> 12.7mm or 1/2″) and small, based on variety
Texture: Firm and turgid; not overripe, soft, or mushy.
Defects: No green, red, shriveled, crushed, split, or leaking berries.
Flavor/Odor: Sweet, aromatic, and characteristic of fresh blueberries; no sour or fermented taste.
Brix (Sugar Content): Ideally 12–16 °Bx.
Temperature: 0–1°C for fresh (90–95% Relative Humidity); -18°C or below for Individually Quick Frozen (IQF).
Shelf Life (IQF): Usually 24 months at -18°C or below
