Fresh wild Quebec blueberries
Wild blueberries are small, well-known and widely appreciated local fruits. Their characteristic blue color is given to them by a high content of flavonoids, especially anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds. The wild variety (vaccinium angustifolium) is said to contain more of them than the cultivated variety (vaccinium corymbosum, or highbush blueberry).
The consumption of wild blueberries dates back to well before colonization: indigenous peoples used them as a seasoning. Let us also remember that the creation of large highbush blueberry orchards only dates back to the 1960s. Before that, the wild blueberry was king!
The wild variety comes from dwarf shrubs, much smaller than those of the highbush variety, which can reach up to 8 feet. These dwarf shrubs produce smaller fruits, and in smaller quantities, which explains the greater rarity and the higher price of wild blueberries. On the other hand, their flavor is known to be more pronounced than that of the cultivated fruit. This is why they are particularly sought after. Harvested between the end of July and the beginning of September, they should be enjoyed when they are available.
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The North,
It is the land here that nourishes us, from the forests to the fields to the Saint-Laurent. It is our connection to the cycle of the seasons.
It is a community of farmers, fishermen and artisans who put their know-how at the service of our food and our gourmet pleasures.
In return, we highlight the fruit of their work through the exceptional condiments that we create and our selection of local products, in a spirit of short supply chain and respect for the environment.
