Interesting Blackberry Facts

• Why, you may ask, are blackberries such a rich dark color? It’s because of the anthocyanin; potent antioxidants which keeps our urinary tract healthy, helps us age well and maintains healthy memory function.

• High in Ellagic acid which has been shown to reduce the tumors associated with some cancers.

• The cyclical acid in blackberries is a similar compound to the active ingredient in aspirin and can have effects against atherosclerosis in the same way that aspirin does.

• 1 cup of blackberries contains 6 g of fiber which helps push waste through our intestines.

• Blackberries are a good source of Vitamins A & C. It is also a good source for potassium. 

*******Fun Fact: The study of blackberries is known as “batology”. There are over 1,000 known species of blackberries.********