About Alison
Products
Blueberries
General characteristics of our crops
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Location - We have two production sites in Baja California, Mexico’s, Coastal Zone, and in the Tepic area of the State of Nayarit, Mexico.
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Availability of the product: September - June
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Climate conditions - Blueberries thrive in cold wooded areas; LOW CHILL and HIGHBUSH varieties have adapted well to more moderate Mediterranean climates.
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Crops: Conventional and organic
Botany
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Genus - Blueberries (Vaccinium Corymbosum) is a plant of the Vaccinium genus, native of the United States.
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The berries grow in bunches and are round, with sizes ranging from 0.7 to 1.5 centimeters in diameter.
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Its cuticle is covered by white bloom, which contains antioxidants and must stay on the berry to guarantee its quality.
Health benefits
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Immune system - Fortifies the inmmune system due to its high concentrations of Vitamin C, Manganese, B Complex, Selenium, Zinc and Iron.
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Digestive system - Rich in Sodium, Copper and Fructuose, as well as fiber, which helps digestion.
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Slows the ageing process - Due to its great concentration of antioxidants, Blueberries prevent illnesses related to age, like arthritis, diabetes, cancer and cardiac complications.