Common commercial grade: about 65° Brix
Current supplier specifications commonly use approximately 65 ±1° direct Brix. Acid-corrected Brix may be slightly higher depending on the natural acidity of the concentrate.
Juice Concentrates · Bulk B2B ingredients
Bulk Blueberry Juice Concentrate
Bulk Blueberry Juice Concentrate provides concentrated blueberry flavor, natural fruit acidity, soluble solids and deep red-purple color in an efficient liquid format. It is used in beverages, dairy preparations, frozen desserts, bakery, confectionery, fruit snacks and industrial fruit and flavor systems.
Blueberry fruit profile
Deep berry color
Clarified programs
Bulk industrial supply
Organic options
Fruit & ingredient profile
Sweet-tart berry character with deep anthocyanin color
Blueberries belong to the genus Vaccinium in the Ericaceae family. Commercial processing programs may use cultivated highbush blueberries such as Vaccinium corymbosum, wild or lowbush blueberries such as Vaccinium angustifolium, and other regional cultivars depending on origin and availability.
The fruit consists of soft, pale-to-purple flesh surrounded by a blue-purple skin. Much of blueberry's characteristic dark color is concentrated in the skin, where anthocyanin pigments contribute red, purple and blue tones. Flavor ranges from mildly sweet to sweet-tart depending on cultivar and maturity.
For juice concentrate production, blueberries are generally crushed or pressed, followed by enzyme treatment where required, clarification or filtration, and vacuum concentration. Clarified concentrate is lower in skins, seeds and insoluble fruit material than blueberry puree, making it suitable for pumpable and lower-turbidity applications.
Color consideration: blueberry anthocyanins are sensitive to pH, temperature, oxygen and light. Acidic systems generally retain red-purple color better than neutral formulations, so color-sensitive products should be evaluated after the intended processing and shelf-life conditions.
Technical & commercial specifications
Key parameters for industrial qualification
Blueberry juice concentrate is commonly traded around 65° Brix. Buyers should also review acidity, pH, color, clarity and sensory characteristics because these parameters vary by blueberry type, crop, origin and processor.
Commercial example: pH 2.4–3.4
A current wild-blueberry concentrate specification reports approximately 4.9 ±2.1% titratable acidity as citric acid. Values vary with cultivar, crop year, origin and concentration.
Commercial example: 10° Brix
A current 65° Brix wild-blueberry program uses 10° Brix as its single-strength formulation reference and approximately 1 part concentrate to 7.23 parts water for reconstitution.
Deep red-purple clarified concentrate
Color strength and hue are influenced by blueberry type and pH. Clarified products are processed for reduced pulp, skins and insoluble solids where lower turbidity is required.
Clean characteristic blueberry
Approved concentrate should provide recognizable blueberry flavor and aroma without fermented, scorched, caramelized, metallic or other objectionable processing notes.
Commercial release criteria
Typical specifications establish limits for total plate count, yeast and mold together with applicable pathogen, residue, authenticity, certification and customer-specific requirements.
Specification guidance: approximately 65° Brix, pH 2.4–3.4, about 4.9 ±2.1% acidity as citric acid and a 10° Brix single-strength reference are representative values from a current wild-blueberry commercial program, not universal PFVN specifications. Confirm Brix, pH, acidity, color, clarity, microbiology, storage and shelf life for the exact product offered.
Industrial applications
Major uses for blueberry juice concentrate
Blueberry concentrate is used where manufacturers need recognizable dark-berry flavor, natural fruit acidity, soluble solids and red-purple coloration without the skins and heavier texture associated with blueberry puree.
Juice drinks, smoothies & functional beverages
Used in blueberry drinks, smoothies, flavored waters, juice blends and functional beverages, commonly paired with apple, grape, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, cherry or citrus ingredients.
Yogurt & cultured preparations
Suitable for yogurt fruit preparations, cultured beverages and plant-based alternatives where blueberry flavor and dark berry character are required.
Ice cream, sorbet & frozen treats
Used in ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, popsicles and dessert bases where concentrated blueberry character helps maintain fruit intensity after freezing.
Fillings, glazes & fruit layers
Used in bakery fillings, pastry preparations, cake layers, dessert sauces and glazes where concentrated blueberry flavor is required without excessive added water.
Gummies, jellies & chews
Provides dark-berry flavor, fruit acidity and soluble solids to gummies, jellies, chews, candies and confectionery centers.
Compounds, snacks & syrups
Used in fruit snacks, bars, syrups, beverage bases and multi-fruit compounds where standardized blueberry flavor, color and soluble solids are required.
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Other Blueberry formats
Choose the blueberry format according to required fruit texture, juice strength, skin and pulp content, storage system and finished-product application.
Packaging & handling
Blueberry juice concentrate packaging
Select packaging according to annual volume, concentrate Brix, frozen or aseptic storage requirements, production batch size, thawing needs and plant pumping or unloading capabilities.
5-gallon pails
Often used for product development and smaller manufacturing runs. Current commercial 65° Brix blueberry concentrate programs are available in pail formats.
52–55 gallon / roughly 200–265 kg drums
Frozen or aseptic lined drums are common industrial formats for blueberry concentrate; exact fill weight varies with Brix, density and supplier configuration.
About 275 gallons / around 1,000 L
Useful for higher-throughput programs where concentrate stability, annual demand and supplier filling capability support tote or IBC handling.
Tanker or bulk liquid shipment
May be available for selected high-volume programs where product stability, sanitary transport and suitable unloading infrastructure permit.
Storage & availability: frozen storage around 0°F / -18°C is common for blueberry juice concentrate and helps protect characteristic color and flavor. Some current frozen programs specify multi-year unopened shelf life, while refrigerated life after thawing is much shorter. Confirm net weight, liner, storage condition, shelf life, minimum order quantity and lead time for the exact product offered.
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