What is the difference of bilberry and blueberry in eye-care products

Bilberries are also called wild European blueberries; blueberries are called American blueberries. Bilberry is mainly distributed in Nordic regions such as Scandinavia, Finland, Russia and other places, while blueberries are widely produced and relatively common. The fruit of blueberry is clustered, while the fruit of bilberry is often solitary or opposite, and the fruit is softer and more juicy than blueberry, so it is not easy to transport and the price is often higher. The bilberries are smaller than blueberries, but have a stronger flavor. A straightforward and easy way to tell the difference between a bilberry and a blueberry is - look at the flesh in the fruit：

Besides the blue-purple skin, blueberries have green flesh, while bilberries are generally bright red or purple. That is saying, the whole fruit of bilberries is purple-red, while only the skin of blueberries is blue-purple.The purple part in bilberries and blueberries are actually the color of anthocyanins.  Therefore, the anthocyanin content of bilberries is much higher than that of blueberries, which is 4 times that of blueberries.

The common point of bilberry and blueberry for eye protection is that the strong antioxidant properties of anthocyanins can strengthen the elasticity of eye capillaries, promote blood circulation, maintain normal eye pressure, and improve vision. However, the content of anthocyanins and other nutrients in bilberries is several times higher than that of blueberries, which determines that the health benefits of bilberries for the eyes are much higher than those of blueberries! In addition, the content of VC and VE in bilberries is also far much higher than that of blueberries. So, among really effective eye care products, you should look for "bilberry", instead of "blueberry"!