Blackberry technically is not a berry but an aggregate fruit (bramble fruit). Blackberry is an aggregate of small juice sacs / bulbs held together with very fine (almost invisible) hair.
Ripe blackberries have a solid edible core and have a sweet and slightly tart flavor profile
Average length of a blackberry is 2.5 cm (1 inch). Average width of a blackberry is 2 cm (0.8 inches). Average weight of blueberry is 6 grams (0.2 ounces).
Scientific name of Blackberries
Rubus
Other names of Blackberries
- Bramble
- Mora
Calories by source in Blackberries
- Calories by carbohydrate in Blackberries = 80%
- Calories by fat in Blackberries = 9%
- Calories by protein in Blackberries = 11%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Blackberries
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Blackberries = 82%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Blackberries = 4%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Blackberries = 14%
Nutrition facts of Blackberries
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.49 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.39 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.61 | GRAM | 3% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Blackberries, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Blackberries, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Blackberries
- Unripe blackberries are green or red or “green with red patches” in color
- Ripe blackberries are dark black in color with red undertone
- Select blackberries without any bruises ( the tiny juice sacs / bulbs should not be flat or burst or leaky)
- Discard any blueberry which is moldy or sticky / slimy to the touch
- A sour smelling blackberry should also be discarded as it has gone bad
- Avoid any blackberry which has got uneven colored juice sacs / bulbs ( some bulbs are black and other bulbs are red)
Availability of Blackberries
- The Seasons of blackberries depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- USA – Blackberry season ranges from July – August
- Canada – Blackberry season ranges from July – August
- UK – Blackberry season ranges from August – October
- South Africa – Blackberry season ranges from November – January
- New Zealand – Blackberry season ranges from December – March
How to store Blackberries
- Storing blackberries at room temperature is not recommended
- Avoid direct heat and sunlight
- Washing blackberries before storing is not recommended if you plan to store it in the refrigerator
- Blackberries can be stored in refrigerator for up-to a week
- Blackberries can be stored in the freezer for up-to 6 months
- For storing in the freezer, gently (so that the juice sacs are intact) wash the blackberries first and then freeze the blackberries on a tray.
- Once the blackberries are completely frozen, transfer the blackberries in a freezer bag or container and store the bag / container in the freezer for 6 months
Complete nutrition facts of Blackberries
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