Wicked queen of berries... the black raspberry

Introducing our newest flavor, Her Sinister Majesty — the Black Raspberry.

Have you ever seen a black raspberry? If you have, chances are you said, “Yuck, I’m not eating that!” We call her the queen of all dark berries because of her haunting appearance and indisputably superior, surprising flavor. She is a maiden in dowager’s clothing! A trickster! A complete surprise. Nothing dark or brooding about the taste. It has been described as bubble gum, fruit salad, cherry pie …

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Here’s a little history…

The vast majority of black raspberry production today is centered in Oregon and is based on one cultivar, ‘Munger’, a mid-season bearer, which was introduced in 1897. The berry is small, plump, looks dusty-white between the druplets, and has a very sweet flavor.

The black raspberry also contains high levels of nutrients and vitamins, including Beta-Carotene, Coumaric Acid and Anthocyanins. Traditionally, North American Indians made tea from it’s roots. Its high levels of phytochemicals may have health benefits such as improving vision, controlling diabetes, preventing cancer and retarding the effects of aging.

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