Merceological characteristic of blueberries

Abstract

The topicality of the topic is explained by the importance of fruits, namely blueberries for the health of human society, being an important segment of the food industry. The importance of blueberries in human nutrition and for the food industry remains indisputable due to their consumer properties. Nutritionists recommend the implementation of these products in the daily ration without restrictions in order to constantly benefit from its many health benefits. The aim is to study the product characteristics of blueberries, their consumption properties and the quality of blueberries. In order to carry out the planned research, the normative acts in force were consulted, namely, ГОСТ 34219- 2017, ЧЕРНИКА И ГОЛУБИКА СВЕЖИЕ. Технические условия/ UNECE STANDARD FFV-57:2010. The evaluation of the quality of blueberries is performed by determining the organoleptic and physico-chemical indices established in the respective reference documents (standards or other normative acts) and the specialized literature. The data obtained from organoleptic research demonstrate the full compliance of the real indices with the prescribed requirements, so all three types of blueberries correspond to regulations. The research results fully comply with the prescribed requirements. CZU: 634.73:620.2(478); JEL: L66; DOI: https://doi.org/10.53486/9789975359023.26