Nutrition
Raspberries are small aggregate fruits, composed of numerous, small drupelets, each containing a small seed and clustering together around a central core. Raspberries are high in vitamin C and are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. They are low in calories (52 cal per 100g), but rich in antioxidants.
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Raspberry varieties are distinguished by colour. Red berries are the most common and popular, black raspberries are somewhat smaller and less round, and golden berries, which are available only in limited quantities, can vary from yellow to orange, amber, and even white.
Storing Raspberries
Raspberries are best eaten within 1 to 2 days of purchase. If possible, they should not be washed, because they absorb water and become mushy, but they can be rinsed quickly just before serving. Whole berries can be frozen for up to 1 year.
2002. Encyclopedia of foods. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press