Raspberries come in many colors besides red:
there are also black, purple and gold raspberries.
Raspberries are a very healthy food; they
are high Vitamin C and naturally have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. They
are also a good source of iron and folate (which is used especially in
treatment of low red blood cells or anemia). Raspberries contain a
natural substance called ellagic acid, which is an anti-carcinogenic
(cancer-preventing) compound. Raspberries have been shown to lower high
blood cholesterol levels and slow release of carbohydrates into the blood
stream of diabetics.
Raspberries are high in fiber. Half to one
pound of raspberry fruit per day can provide twenty to thirty grams of fiber
which is adequate for an adult daily nutrition requirement.
Select plump, firm, fully black berries.
Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
Raspberries 1 pint = 2 cups = 500 ml
and about 3/4 lb (about 1/3 kg) and is good for about 2 to 4 servings.
1 cup of raspberries is about 123 grams,
The USDA says 1 cup is about 64 calories!
Raspberries are a type of bramble,
like blackberries and are also known as "Cane berries"
Raspberries are different from blackberries
in that the fruit has a hollow core that remains on the plant when you pick
the raspberry.
Raspberries are so expensive in the grocery
store because, since they are so soft, they bruise easily, spoil quickly and
do not ship well. It's much better to pick your own!
2 pints (4 cups) of raspberries are needed
for a 9" pie
1 - 1¼ cups = 10 oz. package frozen berries
1 cup of raspberries is only 61 calories and
high in dietary fiber
Raspberries are high in potassium, vitamin A
and calcium
Raspberries contain about 50% of the
recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
U-pick Raspberry farms typically sell
berries by the pound or pint. A pint equals 3/4 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to
over-purchase as Raspberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and
only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you can
not use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a zip lock
bag, removing as much air as possible. Those vacuum food
sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months
frozen without air.
