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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Huckleberry |
| Scientific name | Vaccinium |
| Family / Genus | Ericaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3641 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 3.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) | — | Large, dark purple to black berries with a sweet, intense flavor. Highly prized for fresh eating, jams, and pies. Primarily wild-harvested in the Pacific Northwest mountains. Considered the most comme |
| Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) | — | Small, shiny, dark purple to black berries with a tart-sweet flavor. Often harvested from coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest. Used fresh, in baking, and for preserves. Also valued for its orname |
| Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) | — | Small, black, somewhat shiny berries with a slightly gritty texture due to larger seeds. Flavor is sweet and aromatic. Primarily wild-harvested in the Eastern United States. Often used in pies and jam |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from high ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Low ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene, high humidity, cold storage
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Niche and specialty market demand is stable to slowly growing, driven by culinary interest in wild foods and regional traditions. Demand significantly outstrips supply due to reliance on wild harvest.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | null |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Vaccinium membranaceum (Black Huckleberry) | 60% |
| Vaccinium deliciosum (Cascade Huckleberry) | 20% |
| Other Vaccinium spp. | 20% |
Pack sizes
- 1/2 pint
- 1 pint
- 1 quart
- 5 lb frozen bag
- 30 lb frozen bulk
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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