Arandano

Keep them dry and unwashed in a breathable container in the fridge, and wash them just before eating. Remove any soft or mouldy berries so they do not spoil the rest.

Yes. Rinse and dry them thoroughly, spread them in a single layer on a tray until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag or container. Use them straight from frozen in porridge, smoothies or baking.

Put the berries in a small pan with a splash of water and simmer for about 8–10 minutes, stirring and lightly crushing some of them. Serve warm or chilled with porridge, yoghurt or pancakes.

Their tart, fruity flavour works with oats, yoghurt, apples, citrus, cinnamon and toasted nuts. You can also stir them into muffin or scone mixtures, or serve them alongside game and other rich savoury dishes.

Yes: use the same amount, especially in muffins, pancakes and fruit sauces. Blueberries have 1.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 4.9 g in arandanos.

The name arandano can be used for different berries, including blueberries, so it is not always a precise distinction. In recipes, check whether the arandanos are described as wild, small and tart or as the larger, milder blueberries.

No; you can eat them raw after rinsing them under cool running water and removing any damaged berries. For young children, serve berries whole only when they can manage them safely; otherwise cut or gently crush them.