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Blackberry: “Blood of Titans” and Queen of Batology

• Etymology and Folk Names: The English name blackberry directly points to the deep black color of the fruit. It corresponds to the French mûre sauvage, the German Brombeere and the Spanish mora. In old English folk tradition the berry was also called “brambleberry” because of the thorny thickets — brambles — on which it grows.
• The Myth of the Titans and Ancient Medicine: The ancient Greeks believed that blackberry grew from drops of titan blood spilled in the battle with the gods. Already in antiquity, Theophrastus and Dioscorides described blackberry as a powerful healing remedy for stopping bleeding.
• Botanical Complexity and Batology: From a botanical point of view, blackberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit. The plant is so variable that a separate section emerged in botany — batology, devoted exclusively to the study of blackberries.
• Vitamin Leader: Blackberry is the absolute leader among berries in vitamin K content, which is necessary for bone health and normal blood clotting. It is also rich in bioflavonoids that work as natural antioxidants.
• Natural Dye: The rich pigment of blackberry is so durable that in old times it was used to dye fabrics in purple tones. In the modern industry, blackberry concentrate acts as an ideal natural pigment.
• Global Geography and Harvest: The main harvest season in Europe falls in July – August. We supply raw material from leading farms of the EU and Serbia, where the climate allows the berry to accumulate maximum sugars and aromatics.
• The Guardian Berry (Rare Fact): In English folklore it was believed that blackberry bushes protect the house from evil spirits. Biologically, thorny thickets are indeed an insurmountable barrier for animals, creating safe places for birds.
• Product History: Industrial production of the concentrate began in the middle of the 20th century. The development of vacuum evaporation technologies made it possible to obtain a stable product with Brix up to 65, preserving the tart taste of the wild berry.