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Blackberries

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Eaten out of hand at room temperature, blackberries are delicious. They are also yummy mixed with cream, or cooked into cobblers, jams, and other baked goods, such as pies.

Buying and storing tips

Look for plump, shiny blackberries; most varieties will have a core to which the drupelets are attached, but this does not indicate that they are immature. If the berries have a rich aroma, they are ripe. Check the bottom of the container to make sure it has not been stained by crushed or moldy fruit. Fresh blackberries are best used immediately, but they may be refrigerated in a non-airtight container lined with paper towel, preferably in a single layer, for one to two days. They should be washed only just prior to use.

To prevent blackberries sticking together when freezing them, place them on a cookie sheet so that they are not touching each other, and then in the freezer; once frozen, put the berries in a sealable plastic bag.

Varieties

Most varieties of blackberries, such as the Evergreen Blackberry, are sold under the generic “blackberry” label. One exception is the Marion Blackberry, or Marionberry, a flavorful cross between the Chehalem and Olallieberry blackberries.

In addition to fresh blackberries, some food markets sell bags of frozen blackberries and cans of blackberries in sweet syrup.

Nutrition Highlights

Blackberries, 1 cup (144g)
Calories: 75
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrate: 18g
Total Fat: 0.6g
Fiber: 7.6g
*Good source of: Folate (49mcg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires September 2008.

*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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