RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif.—NP Nutra launched BlueberrySante™, a freeze-dried blueberry ingredient ideal for fortifying functional foods and supplements with antioxidants. Cultivated in the farmlands of South America and then freeze-dried, BlueberrySante preserves blueberries’ phytonutrient profile.
The indigo color of blueberries reveals a potent blend of natural antioxidant protection, including anythocyanins, proanthocyanins, resveratrol, flavonols, pterostilbene, kaempferol and tannins. With such a wide array of health benefits, blueberries are a potent source of free radical-fighting antioxidants. They are low in calories and have a low glycemic load. Some of the notable constituents of blueberries include zeaxanthin and luetin, high levels of manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and dietary fiber.
