Boysenberry

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Vitamins and Minerals

Boysenberries are a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin K, iron, calcium, potassium, and manganese.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Boysenberry is very helpful in maintaining healthy brain cells. They also enhance memory and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. These berries contain a good amount of dietary fiber which helps to make the digestive system better. Boysenberries decrease the risk of kidney stones, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. These berries are beneficial for a healthy brain, skin health, and vision. Boysenberries are also useful for pregnant women and their babies as these berries help information of neural tube and red blood cells in parental babies.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin and Usage

Boysen berry was developed by Rudolph Boysen of Anaheim, California in the early 1920s. It arises from the cross of blackberry and a loganberry o red raspberry. It belongs to the family Rosaceae. Boysenberry is an elongated blackberry and has a dark color and is sweet to tart in flavor. Boysenberries are eaten fresh, used in yogurt and smoothies. These berries are also used in salads, salsa, drinks, cocktail, and wine. They are also even cooked down into sauces.

Varieties and Types

Thornless, Brulee, Mapua, Tasman, and Thornless youngberry are the most famous varieties of Boysenberries.

Production

New Zealand is the biggest producer of boysenberries. However, it is also grown commercially in different regions of the USA such as Oregon and California[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]