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June: The berries begin to form.
In the Andes, berries used as energy source for travel and labor Fresh and fermented fruits served as natural dye and remedy
High-altitude shrub up to 3 m, leaves oval and leathery Berries grow in clusters, dense and shiny
Grows in Andean highlands between 2000–3500 m elevation Found on forest edges and slopes, can be harvested year-round
Berries ripen unevenly and are hand-picked Use gloves during harvest — berries stain skin and clothes
Fruits are firm, good for transport and storage Suitable for juice, jam, drying, and fermentation
Berry: Dark purple, round, thick-skinned with rich flavor
Leaves: In Andes, sometimes brewed as tea with mild astringent effect
Leaves: In Andes, sometimes brewed as tea with mild astringent effect
Andean Blueberry Juice (Pressing and filtering)
Thick, rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants
Thick, rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants
1. Crush berries, strain juice through cheesecloth.
2. Filter, add lemon juice and cold water.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Filter, add lemon juice and cold water.
3. Serve chilled.
Amazonian Blueberry Jam (Boiling with sugar)
Thick and preservable without additives
Thick and preservable without additives
1. Mix 1 kg berries with 800 g sugar.
2. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.
2. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.
Agribal Chicha (Fermented Drink) (Natural fermentation)
Low-alcohol traditional Andean beverage
Low-alcohol traditional Andean beverage
1. Crush berries, add water and sugar.
2. Cover and ferment 2–3 days in warm place.
3. Strain and chill before serving.
2. Cover and ferment 2–3 days in warm place.
3. Strain and chill before serving.
Andean Blueberry Turnovers (Baking)
Corn or wheat dough commonly used
Corn or wheat dough commonly used
1. Make dough, roll into rounds.
2. Add berry and sugar filling, seal.
3. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.
2. Add berry and sugar filling, seal.
3. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.