Raspberry

The first mention of the raspberry was in 45AD when it was described as "Ida", after the mountain they were found growing on.

Raspberries can be red, yellow or black - the most common is red. The berry is made up of tiny, delicate droplets attached to each other with fine hairs to form the one fruit.

Raspberries should be selected very carefully - check the plastic punnet to ensure there are no mouldy berries in the box - it will spoil all the others. The fruit should be bright red and dry. Moist, oozing fruit indicate they are over-ripe and close to fermenting. Green berries must also be avoided as they will not ripen off the bush.

Raspberries should be laid on a plate lined with absorbent paper and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cover them with plastic wrap.

They freeze very well too, if you're lucky enough to have too many of them!

To Buy:

Raspberries should be selected very carefully - check the plastic punnet to ensure there are no mouldy berries in the box - it will spoil all the others. The fruit should be bright red and dry. Moist, oozing fruit indicate they are over-ripe and close to fermenting. Green berries must also be avoided as they will not ripen off the bush. Frozen rasberries are also available from supermarkets and are extremely good when fresh are unavailable.

To Store:

Raspberries should be laid on a plate lined with absorbant paper and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cover them with plastic wrap.

Tips & Tricks:

Berries freeze very well. Remove any stalks or leaves and freeze whole. Do not wash before hand. Freeze in plastic containers. Serve raspberries at room temperature.

Cooking Tips:

It's hard to keep them long enough to cook them. Raspberries are delicious as is, made into a coulis, or used in a dressing over salad.

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Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Weight (grams):

Carbohydrates, g:

3.9

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.3

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Antioxidants:

Salicylates:

Extremely High

Energy (kJ):

127

Low GI < 55:

Protein (g):

0.8

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Vitamin C:

Amines:

High

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.