Blackberries

Like raspberries, blackberries are called bramble berries, because they grow on thorny bushes. They grow in temperate climates, primarily in North and Central America, Europe, the British Isles and Australia. Early settlers to America didn't find many blackberries growing because of the heavy forests. Blackberries spread as land was cleared, and in about 1825, blackberry cultivation began in North America.

Blackberries are a delicious source of vitamins A, B, C, E, calcium, fiber and iron. In fact, just a half-cup serving of raw blackberries has about the same fiber content as a three-fourths cup of brown rice. These great tasting super foods offer you and your family a flavorful way to get essential nutrients needed for a balanced diet.