Blackberries
Product Description:
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.
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