Blackberries

Blackberries are similar in appearance to raspberries, but are larger, hardier, and dark purple to black in color. The more intense the color, the sweeter the blackberry. There are several blackberry hybrids including boysenberries, loganberries, and ollalieberries, which are all tart tasting and primarily used in jams and pies. 

Blueberries

Blueberries have a protective light powdery coating on the skin and tend to last longer than other berry varieties. North America is the world's leading blueberry producer, accounting for nearly 90 percent of world production. 

Currants

Currants are berries that look similar to grapes but are very tart. Because of their tartness, they are primarily used for jams and jellies, or dried and added to baked goods.

Raspberries

The most delicate of the berry family, raspberries are similar in structure to blackberries but have a hollow core. Therefore, this fruit requires delicate handling during preparation. Red raspberries are the most common type but there are also golden, amber, and purple raspberries, all similar in taste and texture. 

Strawberries

Strawberries are the most popular of all berries. Strawberries also have the most vitamin C of the berry family. Strawberries have been around since the time of the Greeks and Romans - who used the plant medicinally - and cultivated since the 1600s.