Fruit
Blackberry
A deep-purple bramble fruit rich in fiber and antioxidants, distinct from the leaf used as an herbal astringent.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 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.)
✨ Why it's good for you
- 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
🥗 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
🥄 How to use it
Eat blackberries fresh, rinsed just before eating; freeze extra for smoothies, or stir into plain yogurt or oatmeal.
⚖️ Cautions
- Generally very safe; wash well, as berries can carry surface residue or dirt. Their small hard seeds are occasionally an irritant for sensitive digestion.
📚 Why we trust it
- Studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory content
- Traditional bramble fruit, widely eaten fresh
🕊️ A word of encouragement
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