Description: The fruit is very dark purple with smooth, fragile skin. In the middle of the cluster is a greenish-white core that extends to almost the bottom of the berry.

Availability: Fresh – Summer – Frozen – year-round

Facts: The blackberry is an aggregate fruit that is composed of many smaller fruits called drupes.

Serving Size = 1/2 CUP

Selection: Choose firm, plump, dry berries with deep color and uniform in size.

Storage: Refrigerate for 5 days to 10 days.

Nutrition Benefits: Low fat; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; good source of dietary fiber; good source of vitamin C.

 

Pigments: anthocyanins

Phytochemicals: chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, ellagic acid, quercetin, ferulic acid, catechins

ORAC: 2,036