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Boysenberry FAQs and News

Quick answers about boysenberries, BOYZEN™ ingredients, supply and visiting Tangle Farm.

News from Tangle Farm, and insights on boysenberries, BOYZEN™ ingredients and how brands use them.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Boysenberries

What is a boysenberry?

A boysenberry is a hybrid of raspberry, blackberry and loganberry. It is large, soft and deep purple-black, with a sweet-tart flavour.

What gives boysenberries their colour?

Anthocyanins, natural plant pigments that give the fruit its deep purple colour.

How is a boysenberry different from a blackberry?

A boysenberry is a cross that includes raspberry, blackberry and loganberry. It is usually larger and softer than a blackberry, with a more tart, raspberry-like flavour.

BOYZEN™ products

What BOYZEN™ ingredients do you make?

Three: freeze-dried boysenberry powder, boysenberry juice concentrate (65° Brix) and boysenberry purée, all from 100% New Zealand boysenberries grown on our own farm.

Do BOYZEN™ ingredients contain additives?

No. There are no additives, no preservatives and no added sugar.

Do you sell IQF or whole freeze-dried berries?

No. We supply freeze-dried powder, juice concentrate, purée and fresh berries in season.

Buying and supply

Can I get a sample?

Yes. Request one through our sample form and tell us what you're making. Request a sample →

Can you make a custom specification?

Yes, custom specifications are available on request. Discuss an application →

Do you supply a certificate of analysis?

Yes, with every batch.

Quality and certifications

Are your products non-GMO and allergen-free?

Yes. Our ingredients are non-GM and free from major allergens.

Fresh berries and farm visits

Where can I buy fresh boysenberries?

At our farm shop at Tangle Farm in Hope, Nelson, in season, and from our stockists. Where to buy →

What punnet sizes do you sell?

125 g, 400 g, 700 g and 900 g.

Can I pick my own?

Yes, at Tangle Farm in season. Visit the farm →

Do you supply cafés, restaurants and retailers?

Yes, in season. Commercial enquiry →

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