Fruit
Blackberry
A deep-purple bramble fruit rich in fiber and antioxidants, distinct from the leaf used as an herbal astringent.
🌱 What it is
Blackberries are the sweet-tart, deep-purple-black fruit of bramble shrubs, made of many small juicy drupelets clustered together. (The plant’s leaf, used as a gentler herbal astringent for the mouth and gut, is a separate entry: Blackberry Leaf.)
✨ How it may help
- Rich in fiber to support healthy digestion
- High in antioxidant plant pigments (anthocyanins)
- Supplies vitamin C and vitamin K
- A naturally sweet way to satisfy a craving for something sugary
🥄 How to use it
Eat blackberries fresh, rinsed just before eating; freeze extra for smoothies, or stir into plain yogurt or oatmeal.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, raw (144g) · about 62 calories
- Fiber 7.6g
- Vitamin C 30mg
- Vitamin K 28.5mcg
- Manganese 0.9mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Generally very safe; wash well, as berries can carry surface residue or dirt. Their small hard seeds are occasionally an irritant for sensitive digestion.
🍃 A note from nature
A humble bramble fruit that turns a thorny, unassuming bush into something sweet.