What is the pale protective coating on the skin of a wild blueberry called?

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asked Mar 6, 2019 in Other-Food Drink by LeonWenz (260 points)
What is the pale protective coating on the skin of a wild blueberry called?

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answered Mar 7, 2019 by Lilly21 (57,780 points)
The pale powder like coating that is on wild blueberries is called "bloom".

The "bloom" pale coating is a natural waxy coating that is produced by the blueberries that acts as a barrier, protecting the blueberries from bacteria and insects.

The coating also helps seal in the natural moisture for the blueberries to keep them from drying out.

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