12 types of berries you need to know

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You're no stranger to blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. But did you know there are dozens upon dozens of different berry species in the world?

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If you go by the botanical meaning, a berry is a pit-free, fleshy fruit produced from a single flower - everything from bananas to chili peppers to watermelons falls under that definition.

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But colloquially, we tend to use the word "berry" for any juicy, round, soft-fleshed fruit which contains seeds, plus a slew of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals. Here, 12 berries to know!

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12 types of berries you need to know

You're no stranger to blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. But did you know there are dozens upon dozens of different berry species in the world?

If you go by the botanical meaning, a berry is a pit-free, fleshy fruit produced from a single flower - everything from bananas to chili peppers to watermelons falls under that definition.

But colloquially, we tend to use the word "berry" for any juicy, round, soft-fleshed fruit which contains seeds, plus a slew of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals. Here, 12 berries to know!

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Scientific name: Vaccinium subgenus OxycoccusTaste: tart, bitterHealth benefits: Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

cranberry

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Scientific name: Rubus usinus x Rubus idaeusTaste: sweet, tangy, floralHealth benefits: Boysenberries are packed with fiber, vitamins, & minerals.

boysenberry

3

Scientific name: Vaccinium vitis-idaeaTaste: sour, slightly sweetHealth benefits: High in antioxidants, flavonoids & anti-inflammatory agents.

lingonberry

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Scientific name: SambucusTaste: tart-sweet, earthy, brightHealth benefits: They're loaded with antioxidants, vitamins A & C & minerals.

elderberry

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Scientific name: VacciniumTaste: sour, bitter, sweetHealth benefits: They're rich in fiber, vitamins A, B, and C, antioxidants and iron.

HUCKLEBERRY/BILBERRY

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Scientific name: Lycium barbarumTaste: tart-sweet when driedHealth benefits: They contain 19 amino acids plus iron, zinc & calcium.

goji berry/wolfberry

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Scientific name: Morus nigraTaste: tart-sweet, woodyHealth benefits: They're loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols.

black mulberry

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Scientific name: Ribes nigrumTaste: tart & earthy when raw; sweet when driedHealth benefits: Known to boost kidney function, eye health and immunity.

BLACK CURRANT

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Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispaTaste: acidic, sour, sweetHealth benefits: They contain fiber, vitamins, copper, manganese & potassium.

gooseberry

10

Scientific name: Euterpe oleraceaTaste: sweet, earthy, tartHealth benefits: Thanks to protein & fiber, açai berries boost energy & keep you full.

AÇAI BERRY

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Scientific name: Actinidia argutaTaste: tart, sweet, aromaticHealth benefits: Packed with vitamins, fiber, magnesium & potassium.

kiwi berry/siberian gooseberry

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Scientific name: Rubus spectabilisTaste: floral, sweetHealth benefits: Rich in polyphenols, which makes them great for cardiovascular health & fighting diabetes.

SALMONBERRY

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Scientific name: Vaccinium subgenus Oxycoccus
Taste: tart, bitter
Health benefits: Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Scientific name: Rubus usinus x Rubus idaeus
Taste: sweet, tangy, floral
Health benefits: Boysenberries are packed with fiber, vitamins, & minerals.

Scientific name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Taste: sour, slightly sweet
Health benefits: High in antioxidants, flavonoids & anti-inflammatory agents.

Scientific name: Sambucus
Taste: tart-sweet, earthy, bright
Health benefits: They're loaded with antioxidants, vitamins A & C & minerals.

Scientific name: Vaccinium
Taste: sour, bitter, sweet
Health benefits: They're rich in fiber, vitamins A, B, and C, antioxidants and iron.

Scientific name: Lycium barbarum
Taste: tart-sweet when dried
Health benefits: They contain 19 amino acids plus iron, zinc & calcium.

Scientific name: Morus nigra
Taste: tart-sweet, woody
Health benefits: They're loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols.

Scientific name: Ribes nigrum
Taste: tart & earthy when raw; sweet when dried
Health benefits: Known to boost kidney function, eye health and immunity.

Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispa
Taste: acidic, sour, sweet
Health benefits: They contain fiber, vitamins, copper, manganese & potassium.

Scientific name: Euterpe oleracea
Taste: sweet, earthy, tart
Health benefits: Thanks to protein & fiber, açai berries boost energy & keep you full.

Scientific name: Actinidia arguta
Taste: tart, sweet, aromatic
Health benefits: Packed with vitamins, fiber, magnesium & potassium.

Scientific name: Rubus spectabilis
Taste: floral, sweet
Health benefits: Rich in polyphenols, which makes them great for cardiovascular health & fighting diabetes.