Blueberries are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Vaccinium myrtillus has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in traditional medicine as a tea or liqueur in attempts to treat various disorders. In cooking, the bluberry fruit is commonly used for pies, tarts and flans, cakes, jams, muffins, cookies, sauces, syrups, juices, and candies.
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