Blackberries: this is behind the healthy vitamin bomb
Blackberries are healthy fruits that are often grown and harvested in your own garden. We explain why the blackberry is so popular.
Blackberry: The berry is so healthy
In addition to the good taste, blackberries also contain substances that are very healthy for the human body.
- Blackberries contain provitamin A in such large quantities that they are the largest supplier of them among the berries. Provitamin A is converted to vitamin A in the body and is good for the nerves, eyes, mucous membranes and metabolism, among other things.
- Part of the daily requirement of vitamin C is covered by 100 g blackberries. Among other things, vitamin C serves to protect blood vessels and strengthens the connective tissue.
- Blackberries also contain folic acid, manganese, iron and magnesium. You can cover the daily need for manganese and magnesium with around 125 g blackberries, folic acid and iron promote weight loss and are especially important for pregnant women.
- Processed as juice, blackberries help against hoarseness, are good for the stomach and have a blood-forming effect. The leaves of the blackberry can also have a healing effect in herbal tea blends.
- With 40 calories per 100 g, blackberries contain comparatively few calories and the fiber pectin saturates and aids in digestion. The dark color of the blackberries is due to secondary plant substances, so-called anthocyanins. These protect against free radicals and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Blackberries: How to process the berry further
Blackberries not only taste very good when fresh, but can also be processed into a variety of products and made more durable. So you can enjoy the berry even outside the harvest season.
- While blackberries only last for a few days in the refrigerator, they can be enjoyed for much longer in the frozen state. First wash off the berries and then dry them again. It is best to use a freezer bag or bowl to freeze.
- Juicing is one option for further processing. You can make your own juice using a special juicer or juicer. You can be sure that the juice contains no additives or colorings.
- Blackberry jam is particularly suitable for breakfast. You can easily make them from blackberries and jam sugar in a ratio of 2: 1. The blackberries are crushed in a pot, mixed with the gelling sugar, boiled for about four minutes, poured through a sieve and poured into glasses.
