Blackberries
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Fruit
Refrigerator
Blackberries are related to the strawberry. The soft-sweet fruit with a distinctive aroma consists of numerous so-called achenes. The flesh is sweet and juicy. Blackberries are a real summer fruit. Blackberries are full of minerals. Blackberries are also a source of vitamin C, which can help maintain resistance. In addition, blackberries are rich in fibre.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Blackberries are very fragile. Spread them out on a plate to prevent bruising. Make sure the blackberries do not get damp. If necessary, put them on kitchen paper.
You can keep the blackberries in the fridge for 1-3 days.
Freezing: let the blackberries freeze, spread out on a plate. Then pack them in a container and put them back in the freezer.
How do I know if blackberries are no longer good? The blackberries are then mouldy or limp. You can quickly recognise spoilage by looking, smelling or tasting.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 1-3 days
Fruit bowl: 1 day
Freezer: 8-12 months
Cleaning blackberries
Carefully wash the blackberries in a bowl under running water. Do not wash the blackberries directly under the running tap, doing so may bruise them. Doing it quickly will prevent loss of aroma and juice. Drain them on a kitchen paper.
Information
Grow your own blackberries
How much does a portion of blackberries weigh?
Cultivation and season
Tip
Consumption figures
Blackberry flavour
Recipes with Blackberries
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Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 154 kj (37 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0.2 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0.2 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 gr |
| of which sugars | 5.1 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 gr |
| Protein | 0.9 gr |
| Salt | 0.01 mg |
| Retinol act. equivalent | 12 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 34 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.4 mg |
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