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 Fruits A-Z

In South Africa we're lucky. Our warm climate and diverse conditions make it possible for us to eat healthy, delicious fruits all year round.

Juicy peaches, ripe bananas, sweet strawberries, naughty cherries - find all your favourites in this section. And find out why they're good for you.

Fruits make perfect on-the-run snacks - they're both affordable, easily accessible, refreshing and very tasty.

Most fruits are also loaded with fibre, important vitamins and minerals, and cancer-preventing substances called phytochemicals.

Fruits A-Z:
 
 Blackberry
Key benefits
How much to eat?
Maximising the benefits
Nutritional values
 
Key benefits of blackberries

Blackberries are a good low fat source of vitamin E and it helps to fight infection. It also contains salcylate, which is thought to lower the chance of heart risk. It also contains vitamin C, phenolic acids and folate.


How much blackberries should you eat?

Blackberries can be eaten in many forms, from juice to desert or just fresh.


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Maximising the benefits of blackberries

Blackberries are best eaten fresh, but the cooked variety still contains high quantities of vitamin E.


Nutritional values of blackberries

Calories 25
Fibre 3,1 g
Folate 34 g
Vitamin E 2,4 mg
Per 100g serving







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