Blackberries

About
Plump, sweet blackberries grow wild across most of North America and are a good source of manganese and tannins.
Grown on thorny bushes (brambles), the blackberry is one of the largest of the wild berries. Oblong in shape, they can grow up to one inch long.
The blackberry, just like the raspberry, is called an "aggregate fruit" because each berry is composed of a cluster of tiny fruits, or druplets. Each druplet has a seed, and, unlike raspberries, blackberry druplets remain centered around the core even after the berry is picked. In the middle of the cluster is a greenish-white core that extends to almost the bottom of the berry. Blackberries can be easily confused with raspberries, but raspberries (including black raspberries) have a hollow center. Blackberries are red and hard when they are immature and turn black and shiny when they ripen.

Availability
May through September, with the peak season occurring in June and July.
For best flavor, buy berries when they are in season where you live.

Nutrition Information:
• Low in fat.
• Sodium and cholesterol free.
• High in fiber and vitamin C.
• Good source of folate.
For complete nutritional information, click here.

Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
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