BLACKBERRIES INFORMATION SHEET

Selecting Storing Seasonality

Blackberries look like big Blackberries last for 1 Then, spread out on a Blackberries are available
black raspberries with a to 3 days in the fridge. baking sheet and freeze in July and August,
white core. Before refrigerating, pick until solid (about 1 hour). though you will see
through the container Transfer to a freezer imported varieties in
Look for firm, plump
and remove any crushed bag or container. When supermarkets most of
blackberries. When
or mouldy berries. Store needed for eating, allow the year.
buying them in plastic
the remainder in its the desired quantity to
or cardboard containers
thaw in the fridge or at
Nutrition
original container or
make sure they are not Blackberries provide an
spread out in a single room temperature
squashed or show any excellent source of fibre
layer on a plate covered
signs of mould. Preparing and a good source of
with plastic wrap.
Berries should not be Wash blackberries by Vitamin C.
washed until you are spraying them with water.
ready to eat them. Remove any excess water
by patting gently with
Blackberries also freeze paper towel. Blackberries
well and can last up to can be added to a fruit
6 months stored in the salad, green salad, cereal,
freezer. First wash and yogurt parfait or just
dry with paper towel. eaten as is.

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