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Loganberries
Loganberries belong to the genus Rubus and
are classified as Rubus loganobaccus.
There's
disagreement as to the origin of this beautiful ruby-red,
blackberry-shaped berry. The loganberry is juicy and sweetly
tart, and turns purple-red when very ripe.
Loganberries are high in vitamin
C, calcium, iron, potassium, fiber and carbohydrates. They
contain some protein. The loganberry was developed in California
around 1916 by Judge James Harvey Logan. The loganberry was
made by crossing a blackberry and red raspberry. There was
also a copycat berry developed in 1977 in the Scottish Highlands
named Tayberries. The loganberry was developed as a juice
replacement during prohibition days. It produces a very sweet
yet tart juice for drinking, easily mixed with Lemonade. Loganberries
are very tart berries that are best used for adding a nice
pizzazz to other very sweet berries. Loganberries are a good
source for vitamin A, calcium, and potassium. Only a slightly
deeper color to the tayberry sets them apart with a very experienced
eye.
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