WAYS TO ENJOY
Ways to Enjoy
Before you begin
Prepare frozen products according to the washing and cooking instructions on the pack. Thawing alone does not replace cooking when cooking is required.
Ingredient quantities below are examples for combining foods. Always follow the storage and preparation directions on the package.
GUIDE 01 / FROZEN · LARGE PACK
Canadian Frozen Blueberries 1 kg
Blueberries for different everyday uses
Who it is for
A little for yogurt, a handful for a smoothie. Keep a pouch in the freezer for the different ways you enjoy blueberries.
About this format
An unportioned 1 kg pouch lets you choose how much to use each time.
Ways to use it
Baking
Measure the amount needed for muffin or pancake batter first. Follow your recipe and the product instructions on whether to thaw.
Sauces and toppings
Cook only the amount you need into a sauce for yogurt, cheesecake or French toast.
Cafés and home kitchens
For a recipe using 50 g per drink, 1 kg makes 20 portions. This is a calculation example, not a recommended serving size.
Storage
Store frozen at −18°C or below. Take out only what you need with a dry utensil, reseal, and return the pouch to the freezer immediately. Avoid repeatedly thawing the entire pouch.
GUIDE 02 / FROZEN · STANDARD PACK
Canadian Frozen Blueberries 500 g
For smaller kitchens, cooking and toppings
Who it is for
For one- or two-person households, occasional use, or freezers with limited space for a larger pack.
About this format
Portion the frozen blueberries as you need them, then reseal the pouch to store the rest.
Ways to use it
Yogurt and oatmeal
Prepare the blueberries according to the product instructions, then add as much as you need to a bowl.
Ricotta toast
Spread ricotta on toasted bread and add prepared blueberries. Removing excess moisture helps keep the toast from becoming soggy.
Small-batch baking
Try them in a few weekend muffins or pancakes. Using 50 g each time gives ten portions from a 500 g pack.
Storage
Store frozen at −18°C or below. Take out only what you need with a dry utensil, reseal, and return the pouch to the freezer immediately. Avoid repeatedly thawing the entire pouch.
GUIDE 03 / FROZEN · INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS
Canadian Frozen Blueberries · 12 Packs 30 g × 12 packs · 360 g total
A portion for the meal you have planned.
Where it fits
For packed lunches and outings where frozen storage and transport can be maintained.
About this format
Twelve individual 30 g packs, 360 g in total. Choose the packs you need and leave the rest in the freezer.
Ways to use it
With a packed meal
Pair one 30 g pouch with the lunch you have planned.
At lunchtime
Take only the packs you need for your lunch break and leave the others in the freezer.
For an outing
Bring individual pouches in an insulated bag with ice packs when frozen conditions can be maintained.
Storage
Keep frozen at −18°C or below. Use an insulated bag with ice packs when taking the pouches along, and maintain frozen conditions during transport and until preparation. Follow the washing and heating directions on the product label.
GUIDE 04 / WHOLE FREEZE-DRIED
Canadian Blueberry Chips 35 g
Whole blueberries with a light, crisp texture.
Who it is for
For a light fruit snack, a little texture in yogurt, or a blueberry finishing touch for desserts.
About this format
The blueberries are freeze-dried whole to retain their shape. Removing moisture creates a light, crisp texture that gradually softens in yogurt.
Ways to use it
As a snack
Take out what you would like to eat, then close the zipper promptly to limit exposure to air and moisture.
As a topping
Add just before eating yogurt or ice cream. The fruit softens over time when it absorbs moisture, so time it for the texture you prefer.
Crumble to finish
Gently crush a small amount over oatmeal or dessert.
Storage
Store away from sunlight and moisture. Use dry hands or utensils, take out what you need, and reseal immediately. If the zipper is damaged, transfer the berries to a clean, dry airtight container.
GUIDE 05 / FREEZE-DRIED / INDIVIDUAL SACHETS
Four freeze-dried fruitsTen 4 g sachets · 40 g total
A crisp little pack, wherever you go.
One small pack at a time.
Blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and apple. Take the sachets you need and open a fresh pack just before eating.
Ways to enjoy.
In your lunch bag
Pack a sachet beside your lunch and open it when you are ready for a snack.
On yogurt or salad
Add the fruit just before eating to enjoy its crisp texture.
A little pause
Serve a small plate of crisp fruit beside a cup of coffee or tea.
Opening and storage
The sachets do not have a resealable zipper. Use the tear notch to open a pack just before eating. Keep unopened sachets in the closed outer pouch, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
GUIDE 06 / Blueberry jam · Spread
Canadian Blueberry Spread 320 g
Spread on toast. Stir into yogurt.
Who it is for
For breakfast toast, or a fruit accompaniment to yogurt and cheese.
About this format
A blueberry spread ready to spoon out without preparing a separate sauce. Take what you need and replace the lid.
Ways to use it
On warm toast
Spread a thin layer on toasted bread. Add butter or ricotta if you like.
A swirl through yogurt
Add a little at a time to plain yogurt and swirl gently, leaving some purple and white visible.
With cheese and crackers
Spoon a little into a small dish beside cheese and crackers. When sharing, serve from a dish rather than dipping directly into the jar.
Storage
Follow the storage instructions on the product label. Use a clean, dry spoon, close the lid after use and keep crumbs and water out of the jar.
GUIDE 07 / FOR PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS
Canadian Frozen Blueberries · Bulk 13.6 kg (30 lb)
For cafés, bakeries and food-production kitchens.
A 13.6 kg box for kitchens that regularly use blueberries in drinks, sauces and baking. Measure the amount needed for each task, reseal the inner liner and return the remaining fruit to frozen storage.
- Smoothies and drink bases: measure to the quantities in each recipe.
- Baking and sauces: prepare only what you need, then return the remaining fruit to the freezer.
- Portioning and storage: use clean freezer-safe containers and label them with the product, lot and opening date.
- Store at −18°C or below and use in order of receipt.
A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Practical questions about use and storage
How should I store the frozen products?
Store frozen at −18°C or below. Take out only what you need with a dry utensil, reseal, and return the pouch to the freezer immediately. Avoid repeatedly thawing the entire pouch.
How should I thaw the blueberries?
Place only the amount you need in a covered container and thaw in a refrigerator at 4°C or below. Do not leave the entire pouch on the counter to thaw.
How should I take a 30 g sachet with me?
Take the sachets out just before leaving and place them in an insulated bag with fully frozen ice packs. Put them in a freezer on arrival. Cooling time depends on the bag and the weather.
How do I keep freeze-dried berries crisp?
Keep freeze-dried fruit away from sunlight and moisture. Reseal the 35 g pouch after taking out what you need. Individual 4 g sachets have no zipper: open one just before eating, and keep unopened sachets in the closed outer pouch.
Can I add freeze-dried berries to yogurt in advance?
Add them just before eating for a crisp bite. Mixed in earlier, they absorb moisture from the yogurt and soften.
Can the frozen blueberries be eaten without washing or heating?
Follow the washing and heating directions on the package before eating.
Sources for storage guidance
Health Canada · Food storage · Health Canada · Defrosting · Utah State University · Airtight packaging
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