BLACKBERRIES
Blackberries belong to the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family. They are the largest berries in their class and grow among thorny bushes. Its unique shape is due to tiny fruits that are grouped around the nucleus, with each one containing a small seed. They have a low carbohydrate and caloric content.
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Recipes
Recipes
Their taste is bittersweet. They go well with both sweet and savory food and can be served fresh, pureed, or even pickled. They are an excellent complement to fresh and creamy cheeses, sausages, pork, lamb, pistachios, pine nuts, almonds, berries, lettuce, arugula, apples, figs, and with fresh herbs such as basil and fennel salad.
Culture
Culture
In ancient times, blackberries were used to dye hair dark, since one of the characteristics of the fruit is the dye that bleeds from the fruit. During the time of ancient Greece, the dye was known as “blood of the titans” for its dark color which left stubborn stains.Origin
Origin
The berries are native to the northern temperate regions arund the globe. There is evidence that its introduction to North America was due to an English grower. Its production is abundant in North America, in the Pacific coast, and in northern Europe.Nutritional Value
Nutritional Value
53 calories per 100 grams. They contain plenty of vitamin C (even more than oranges), therefore they tasteacidic. Blueberries are made up of a large percentage of water.Related Products
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