Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Purplish black
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
Purple
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Canada
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Mexico
Chile
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
G. brachycera
Difference Between Blackberry and Huckleberry
We might think that Blackberry and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Huckleberry with peel is 43.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Huckleberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Huckleberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.