{"id":139883,"date":"2025-08-12T14:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/139883\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T14:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:34:25","slug":"are-wrinkly-blueberries-safe-to-eat-experts-weigh-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/139883\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Wrinkly Blueberries Safe To Eat? Experts Weigh In"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">Wrinkly blueberries may be safe if they\u2019re just dehydrated, but slimy or moldy ones should be tossed.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">Some experts recommend discarding wrinkly berries altogether due to potential spoilage.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">Store fresh blueberries in the fridge and wash only before eating to prevent mold growth.<br data-node-id=\"0.2.1\"\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/kitchen-tools\/kitchen-secrets\/a65458739\/how-to-wash-blueberries\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/kitchen-tools\/kitchen-secrets\/a65458739\/how-to-wash-blueberries\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Blueberries\" data-node-id=\"2.0\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Blueberries<\/a> aren&#8217;t just packed with fiber and nutrients\u2014they\u2019re also known for their sweet-tart flavor. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food\/which-berry-is-healthiest\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food\/which-berry-is-healthiest\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"berry\" data-node-id=\"2.2\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">berry<\/a> is especially plump and flavorful during the summer, so there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve got a pint in your fridge right now. They\u2019re great for tossing into yogurt, baking into<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/blueberry-muffin-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/blueberry-muffin-recipe\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\" muffins\" data-node-id=\"2.4.1\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"> muffins<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/blueberry-pie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/blueberry-pie-recipe\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"pies\" data-node-id=\"2.4.3\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">pies<\/a>, and snacking on by the handful.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">But even when they\u2019re in season, not every blueberry looks picture-perfect. They can spoil and grow mold, and sometimes you\u2019ll spot a few wrinkly ones in the bunch. So\u2026 are these still safe to eat? The answer isn\u2019t totally straightforward, so we asked the experts: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.edu\/about\/faculty-profiles\/shawn-matijevich\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.ice.edu\/about\/faculty-profiles\/shawn-matijevich\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shawn Matijevich\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Shawn Matijevich<\/a>, lead chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, and Bryan Quoc Le, founder and principal food consultant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendocinofoodconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.mendocinofoodconsulting.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Mendocino Food Consulting\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendocino Food Consulting<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Are Wrinkly Blueberries Safe To Eat?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Both experts agree that wrinkly blueberries aren\u2019t the best to keep around. \u201cIf they are just wrinkly, then that means they have lost their moisture,\u201d says Matijevich. \u201cThis won&#8217;t make them bad to eat, it&#8217;ll just mean their texture has changed a bit.\u201d <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">While he\u2019ll use those in smoothies, pancakes, or jam, he emphasizes avoiding any berries that are slimy or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food\/a65203960\/does-one-moldy-blueberry-ruin-pint\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food\/a65203960\/does-one-moldy-blueberry-ruin-pint\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"moldy\" data-node-id=\"8.1\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">moldy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Quoc Le is even more cautious. \u201cWhile some shriveling may be caused by dehydration or sunburn and doesn&#8217;t affect safety, it can also indicate spoilage or diseases like anthracnose fruit rot,\u201d he explains. For this reason, he recommends removing wrinkled berries from the pint entirely and storing the rest in the fridge for up to 10 days after purchase.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Since those wrinkles can mean anything from harmless dehydration to actual spoilage, your safest bet is to toss them.<\/p>\n<p>The Bottom Line<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Wrinkly blueberries might just be dehydrated, but they can also signal spoilage or disease. If they\u2019re slimy or moldy, they\u2019re definitely unsafe\u2014and even if they\u2019re just shriveled, both experts agree you\u2019re better off tossing them. Save the firm, plump berries for eating fresh, and keep them refrigerated to extend their shelf life. <\/p>\n<p>Stay Up to Speed On Food Safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wrinkly blueberries may be safe if they\u2019re just dehydrated, but slimy or moldy ones should be tossed. 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