Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin and... by Teresa Marrone

( 2)īlueberries are usually top on the list of dark-colored berries because of their juicy flesh and sweet taste.Īs with most dark berries such as blackberries, blueberries contain a lot of vitamins and antioxidants. It seems that cranberries have a mild antibacterial effect and may help to address issues with the urinary system. One of the most common uses of consuming cranberry juice is to help prevent urinary tract infections. Because cranberries have a very tart taste, cranberry products often contain added sugar.īeing a red berry, cranberries are rich in antioxidants such as flavanones, anthocyanins, and flavanols. Cranberry fruits are used to produce juice, jams, and are also sold as dried berries. In the wild, cranberries grow on vines near ground level in bogs. CranberriesĬranberries are a sour-tasting type of red berry that are rich in vitamin C and are packed with fiber and antioxidants. Let’s look in more detail at some of the most popular types of berries you should try to include in your diet. Types of Berries (With Picture and Common Name) – Identification Guide

That means that the list of berries in this article is based on the definition given to berries in the culinary world rather than the botanical definition. However, according to the definition of a “true” type of berry, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries technically aren’t berries.īecause most people think of berries as small, pulpy, edible fruits without a stone or pit, we will refer to them as such in this article. However, by definition in botanical terms, a berry is “a simple fruit with seeds and pulp produced from a single ovary of a single flower.” This means that botanically, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes, oranges, watermelons, pumpkins, and even bananas can be also classed as berries. We usually think of a berry as any type of small, pulpy, edible fruit without a stone or pit. There are also some exotic types of berries such as goji and acai berries that are praised for their health benefits. Some of the healthiest types of berries are blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Many berry varieties are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients. There are many types of berries which are extremely tasty and have many uses.

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Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin and... by Teresa Marrone