Blackberry is a delicious fruit that finds reference even in the bible, taking back its origin to the ancient times. A soft and juicy fruit, it grows on thorny bushes or trailing vines, in the form of a cluster of tiny druplets. Each of these druplets comprises of a seed, which stands surrounded by the fleshy part. Blackberries can be consumed in various forms - fresh, frozen and canned. However, they are commonly made into jams, juices, syrups, desserts and even wine. Blackberries bestow a number of health and nutritional benefits on their consumers. If you want to know about them, read further.
Nutritional Value of Blackberry
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of blackberry:
- Water - 86 gm
- Energy - 52 kcal (218 kj)
- Protein - 0.720 gm
- Fats - 0.390 gm
- Carbohydrate - 12.76 gm
- Total Dietary Fiber - 5.3 gm
- Calcium - 32 mg
- Iron - 0.57 mg
- Magnesium - 20 mg
- Phosphorus - 21 mg
- Potassium - 196 mg
- Zinc - 0.27 mg
- Copper - 0.14 mg
- Manganese - 1.3 mg
- Selenium - 0.6 mcg
- Vitamin C - 21 mg
- Folate - 34 mcg
- Vitamin A - 165 IU
- Vitamin A - 16 mcg
- Vitamin E - 0.710 mg
Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Blackberries
- Being rich in antioxidants, blackberries help the body in fighting free radicals and thus, avoid various types of cancer.
- The high tannin content, and the resultant antiseptic properties, of blackberries makes them good for tightening tissues as well as treating minor bleeding.
- Consumption of blackberry has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from diarrhea and intestinal inflammation.
- Mild infections, like sore throats and mouth irritations, can be treated with the help of blackberries.
- Blackberries have been used to alleviate hemorrhoids also.
- Blackberries have been found to have anti-bacterial properties and can even help cleanse blood.
- Regular consumption of blackberries has been seen to delay the process of ageing.
