Boysenberry is a cross between blackberry, loganberry and raspberry. It's a very large bramble fruit with large seeds. The fruit is in deep maroon color. It turns black when it ripes.

Boysenberry is a prickly bramble of uncertain origin but ultimately derived from a western North American blackberry. The fruits are common during late May to early July season. It should be eaten within two or three days of purchase.

• High in Vitamin C and fiber which helps to reduce the risk of cancer
• Rich source of anthocyanins, natural antioxidants which help to maintain healthy brain cells and protect against oxidative damage
• It is effective against tumors of the colon and esophagus
• It helps to lower cholesterol and maintain heart problem
• It's important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in the unborn baby
• Contain high levels of anthocyanins that work as antioxidants to help fight free radical damage in the body

• It's used for making part of jams, pies, syrups and, wine
• According to Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) the antioxidant level of boysenberries indicates a value of 42µmoles/TE/gramc which has a good reputation for antioxidant properties
• The nutritive value of boysenberries helps to reduce weight and maintains optimum health
• It is used in many yummy recipes