blackberry

nutrient value

A cousin* of the blueberry and raspberry, on their mother’s side, once removed. Blackberries are a little powerhouse fruit. Blackberries are an excellent source of iron, vitaminsC and E and fibre. They are high in carbohydrate and a good source of magnesium too. *You can’t choose your relatives. That’s life, we’re afraid. But what that does mean is that all the good stuff you find in blueberries and raspberries can also be found in blackberries.

magical facts

The ancient Greeks prized these little fruits as much for their medicinal properties of their leaves as for their fruit.

trivia

Blackberries are native to Britain and North America.

These fruits are members of the rose family.