Some people can taste a difference between organic and non-organic blackberries. Organic fruits can offer added health benefits. Non-organic blackberries use pesticides to keep the bugs away, and preservatives to prevent mold from growing. [1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

When picking from the bushes in hedgerows or on a farm, look for fully ripe, blackberries with no mold. Blackberries do not ripen after they’re picked. [2] X Research source Blackberries are seasonal fruits that peak in the summertime in the United States and in Autumn in the UK and elsewhere in world. [3] X Research source When not in season, you have to look carefully for signs of unripe blackberries.

Temperature. (Berries mold more quickly when left at room temperature. ) Fuzzy growths on the berries. Dis-colorization. Bruising or dents in the fruit. Soft spots and wrinkles. Leaky juices.

Leave only 1-2 days’ worth of berries in the refrigerator. They’ll spoil after that. If you want to keep more for longer periods of time, you can freeze blackberries for several months without air. (Be sure to wash them first!) Wash the berries right before you are about to consume them. [4] X Research source Once they’re washed, berries are more likely to go bad.

Don’t press too hard while rinsing, as blackberries can be easy to squeeze.

You can find more recipes and uses for blackberries on recipe sites such as Allrecipes. [5] X Research source

Alternatively, you can put the whole blackberry in your mouth and enjoy the full taste, including the center and the seeds. For the most health benefits, eat the entire blackberry. Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and other essential nutrients. [6] X Research source

Berry jams can be made from virtually any berries. All you need is a pot, stove, mason jar, berries and sugar. Place the berries and 1 1/2 cups of sugar in the pot over medium heat, and watch until the sugar dissolves. Leave the jam to simmer for 15 minutes, then remove it from the heat. [7] X Research source

You can add blackberries to nonfat yoghurt and muesli, or just put them on top of a crumpet with a dollop of yoghurt. [9] X Research source Blackberries can naturally sweeten and enhance your breakfast or mid-morning snack. Remember, you can enjoy the blackberry whole, or eat around the center or the seeds if you want to avoid a bitter aftertaste.

Most recipes for blackberry pies are as simple as blackberries, sugar, flour, milk, and pie crust. Combining the berries, sugar and flour into the pie shell and placing it in the oven for 15-35 minutes can emerge a wonderfully baked blackberry pie. [10] X Research source