Chapter 1 of 16

Blackberry

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A small pile of whole ripe blackberries on a pale green background, each berry made of many glossy black beads — A blackberry is a cluster of small shiny beads holding a solid white core — that core is what tells it apart from a raspberry.

One of the highest-antioxidant common fruits, because of the dark skin. About 8 grams of fibre per cup, much of it in the seeds.

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Sturdier than raspberries: they keep several days in the fridge.

Traditionally the leaf and root were used for loose bowels.