Blackberry - A Better Choice

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Blackberries are a member of the rose family, plants are made up of thickets of spiny canes, which bear many flowers and fruits.
The Blackberry is a serious weed problem in Australia and other parts of the world.
Fruits are soft, black and oval-shaped and made up of many small rounded globules called ‘drupelets’.
Fruits are red early in the season, but turn black as they ripen.
Blackberries are very sweet and juicy, but soft and do not have a long shelf life, so they should be eaten within a few days of purchase.
Excellent in jams and sauces.
Available: late December to late April

Botanical Name: Rubus fructicosus (Rosaceae)

Health Benefits

100g of Blackberries yields the following:

Calories – 43
Total Carbs – 3% of DV
Protein – 1.39g
Dietary Fibre – 21% of DV
Vitamin A – 4% of DV
Vitamin C – 35% of DV
Calcium – 3% of DV
Iron – 3% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Selecting tips

Select blackberries that are firm, dry, brightly coloured, and plump.
Avoid blackberries that are wet and mouldy.
Avoid blackberries with bruises or dents.

Storage tips

Blueberries may be refrigerated for two to three days.
Wash and freeze berries in a plastic bag removing as much air as possible.
The berries will keep for several months in the freezer.

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