Organic Dried Blueberries

Lazio blueberries grown on the volcanic soil of the Castelli Romani

Small, dark and highly concentrated: all the flavour of fresh, seasonless blueberries

Dried Blueberries from Small Fruits of the Castelli Romani

Dehydrating a fruit means removing its water and leaving everything else: its flavor, natural sugars, pigments, and aromas. These blueberries, grown organically in the volcanic soil of the Castelli Romani area, are small, dark, and slightly softened, with a texture somewhere between raisins and fresh fruit. When bitten, they release an intense, sweet, and tart flavor, much more concentrated than freshly picked blueberries—because everything in a dehydrated fruit is denser, including its character. They're ready to use, keep for a long time, and allow you to enjoy delicious blueberries even long after the season has ended.
 
 
 

The roots of this fruit are sunk in the extinct volcanoes of Lazio

Blueberries are not a Mediterranean crop: they grow wild in the mountains, in the acidic undergrowth of conifers and beech forests, which is why their arrival in the Lazio countryside would seem unlikely. If they do work, it's for a specific geological reason: the Castelli Romani area sits on an ancient volcanic complex, and the resulting soils are deep, rich in minerals, and naturally acidic—exactly the conditions berries thrive in. It's on this foundation that in recent decades, a small, specialized fruit growing industry has emerged just outside Rome, consisting of small farms growing blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries a short distance from the city. As for dehydration, it's the oldest preservation technique known to man: before salt, before fire, it was the sun that dried the fruit for the winter.
 
 
 

Choosing Dried Blueberries means taking care of yourself

The blue-purple color of blueberries is due to anthocyanins, among the most studied antioxidant pigments in the plant world, alongside fiber, vitamin C, and other phenolic compounds. Dehydration concentrates these elements along with the fruit's natural sugars: this means more flavor and more substance in a smaller volume, but also a higher caloric density than fresh ones, so a handful is the perfect serving. They're a convenient and nutritious snack, easy to carry in your bag or to the gym, and an easy way to add fruit to breakfasts and recipes any time of year.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Dried Blueberries

• AT BREAKFAST, IN PORRIDGE AND IN YOGURT: a handful on Organic Oat Flakes cooked in Organic Fermented Milk, or mixed with Organic Farm White Yogurt  with Organic Honey Caramelized Puffed Farro e Organic Flax Seeds: complete breakfast in thirty seconds.
• IN BAKED DESSERTS AND BREAD: they replace raisins in ring cakes, muffins and biscuits, holding up well to cooking without crumbling; try them in doughs with Organic Wholemeal Spelt Flour and a tablespoon of Organic Wildflower Honey.
• AS A SNACK AND IN SAVOURY DISHES: enjoy them plain together with some squares of Organic Dark Chocolate 71%, or use them to give a sweet-sour note to a cereal salad or a white meat dish, as is done with red fruits in Nordic cuisine.

The Producer: Small Fruits of the Castelli Romani

Piccoli Frutti dei Castelli Romani grows organic blueberries and other berries just outside Rome, on the volcanic soils of the Castelli Romani. Their small-scale production focuses on fruit quality and a short supply chain: from field to table, avoiding long transport routes.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Dried organic blueberries.
Origin: Italy (Lazio).
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1420 kJ / 340 kcal
• Fat: 1,5 g
• of which saturated fatty acids: 0,2 g
• Carbohydrates: 76 g
• of which sugars: 62 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Protein: 2,5 g
• Salt: 0,02 g

Estimated average nutritional values ​​for the product category (dried blueberries). 
 
 
 

Food container

Store in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, or in a tightly closed container: humidity is the main enemy of dehydrated fruit and can cause it to clump together. If the blueberries are too dry, simply soak them for a few minutes in warm water or fruit juice to soften them, ready for baking and desserts.
 
 
 

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