Blackberry

Usage

Eat fresh, jams, baking, preserves, pies and fruit salads.

Selection

Also called Marion berries, Blackberries are extremely perishable and should be handled with care. Good-quality berries will be fairly firm and clean with good color. Keep blackberries dry and cool in your refrigerator. Do not wash until you are ready to use them.

Avoid

Avoid berries that still have their caps (stems) attached or that are green or multi-colored (red or green). These berries are not ripe and will not develop full flavor. Overripe berries will be soft, dull-colored and may leak juice.

Seasonal Information

Blackberries are available from California form May to October. Oregon and Washington berries are available from late July to late August.

Blackberry Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (144g)
Amount Per Serving: Calories 60
Calories from Fat % Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.