The taste is sweet with slight tart and acidity. The taste is mild when eaten raw and is similar to some fruits like less sweet cherries, apples and grapes. Easiest way is of course to simply pick some up at a store and try them. The bilberry has a more intense flavor and are more tart.

Do blueberries and bilberries taste the same?

Colour and taste

Bilberry has a much higher content of anthocyanins, hence its flesh is red, as opposed to the green flesh blueberry. It has a stronger taste than blueberry, due to the higher anthocyanin content It's tangy, fruity and mildly sweet.

Which is better bilberry or blueberry?

Bilberries have about 4x more antioxidants than blueberries!

Also, bilberries are a rich source of natural fibers, which helps maintain a healthy bowel, lowers cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels that reduce your risk for diabetes.