Organic Sweetened Dried Blueberries

Organic sweetened dried blueberries are fresh blueberries that have been infused with a sweetener, such as sugar or fruit juice concentrate, and then dried. This process removes most of the water content, concentrating their flavor and extending their shelf life. "Organic" indicates they were grown and processed according to organic farming standards.

Manufacturers add sweetened dried blueberries to foods primarily for their sweet-tart flavor, chewy texture, and vibrant color. They are commonly found in breakfast cereals, baked goods like cookies and biscuits, snack mixes, and energy or granola bars, where they contribute fruit content and enhance palatability.

As a fruit product, dried blueberries provide some fiber and nutrients. However, because they are sweetened, they contribute added sugars to the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Whole foods like blueberries are not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as food additives.