Boysenberries
Named after their originator, Rudolph Boysen, boysenberries are a successful meld of blackberry, loganberry, and raspberry. Relatively large, these glossy, reddish-purple berries erupt with a distinct juicy tartness, whether enjoyed during their rather brief fresh season, quick-frozen, or in jams, preserves, and syrups.
It's all in the family
Like the rest of their blackberry family, boysenberries are one of the most powerful disease-fighting foods available. Naturally stocked with Vitamin C and fiber, and with an antioxidant level almost double that of blueberries, they have been shown to help reduce the risks of certain cancers and help fight free radical damage in the body. Boysenberries also contain a uniquely high free ellagic acid ratio, which is thought to make it more readily available to the body. Ellagic acid is a phenolic compound with potent anti-carcinogen, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.
Source:"Boysenberry Characteristics" Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission
Do we need to wash the berries before we eat them?
It depends. If the product is frozen, then you can if you'd like, but it isn't necessary. See our section on Packaging and Delivery for more information on our frozen process. For fresh produce, even if it is organic, it's a good idea to rinse the fruit under cold, running tap water just before preparing or eating it. Using fruit and vegetable washes or soap is not necessary.
I'm not a fan of your reclosable package, can you redesign?
Although we regret you were not 100% satisfied, we are happy to inform you that we are on the verge of launching a revamped package design in September. These new, consumer-friendly packages will feature a zipper-style opening that can be pulled on either side.
How do you ensure product quality on the line?
At Townsend Farms, quality and safety is of utmost importance. We approach our entire business from a family consumption perspective. To ensure the quality of what's inside each frozen bag as well as the bag itself, our Quality Team removes 6 bags every 20 minutes from the line to review package and product integrity. Through this system, any issues are able to be resolved immediately.
