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Olallieberry/Blackberry (Rubus laciniatus/ulmifolius)
  
Oregon, Washington and California

Peak availability : August through September.
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Fun Facts: Most
Olallieberries grown today in California are made into an
award winning wine...
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Olallieberry blackberries are shiny black fruit that
were first developed in 1949 by the U. S. Department of Agriculture at Oregon State University by crossing a Loganberry with a Youngberry.
The result was called the Olallie, a Native American word meaning blackberry.
Physically the Olallieberry looks like a classic blackberry. Genetically, however, the Olallieberry is approximately two-thirds blackberry and one-third European Red Raspberry.
Eaten fresh, Olallieberries are excellent, however most are made into
preserves and wine. Like Blackberries, Olallieberries are super healthy for you.
Anthocyanins - Olallieberries are characterized by
one major pigment: cyanidin-3-glucoside and in
some cases cyanidin 3-rutinoside. The total
anthocyani concentration is reported as 148
mg/100 g fruit. Phenolics - Similar to raspberries,
Olallieberries
are relatively high in the phenolics, hydroxybenzoic
acid and chlorogenic acid. Fiber - Olallieberries are high in fiber (5.3 g/100 g,)which has
been shown to help reduce the risk of
certain cancers.
Here is a site that specializes in Olallieberries
http://www.linnsfruitbin.com/faq.html
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