Simple. There's a method behind the madness here. Thawing frozen berries actually raises the risk of blueberry bleeds (you know, those pesky seeping blue-green stains). The sudden state change ...

Though you might think fresh fruit is always the best choice, but there are plenty of specialized uses where frozen berries work better. You'll want to have their intended use in mind as you shop ...

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