Berries

There are more than 400 different types of berries worldwide, ranging from the familiar strawberries and blueberries to more exotic varieties like cloudberries and goji berries. While we use the term "berry" loosely in the kitchen, its botanical and culinary definitions differ significantly. Hers is a range of berries to look at:

Sweet & Juicy - Strawberries - Blueberries - Raspberries

Tart & Tangy - Blackberries - Cranberries - Gooseberries

Unique & hybrid Berries: 

Boysenberry (a cross between a raspberry, blackberry and loganberry)

Loganberry ( a long, juicy, dark-red hybrid of a blackberry and a raspberry)

Tayberry (larger and sweeter than a raspberry)  

Exotic and Lesser-Known Berries:

Acai Berry (a Brazilian superfruit with 3 times the antioxidants of blueberries)

Cloudberry (A rare, golden-orange berry from artic regions that tastes like a mix of raspberry and red currant)

 Goji Berry (Wolfberry) - rich in Vitamins A and C

Lingonberry (a staple in Scandinavian cuisine, similar to a tart cranberry)

Elderberry (famed for immune support, these must be cooked to destroy toxins present in raw berries)

Mulberry (Grows on trees and resembles a long blackberry with a honey-like sweetness)