Raspberries
- Raspberries, as well as strawberries, belong to the rose family.
- There are over 200 species of raspberries.
- Raspberries can be grown from the Arctic to the equator.
- A raspberry’s seeds add to its nutritional value.
- More raspberries are made into jams and jellies than are eaten fresh.
- Raspberry plants need a minimum of an inch of rain every week.
- Raspberries should be picked in the morning and evening and not in the mid-day sun.
- Raspberries must ripen on the plant. They will not ripen any further after they have been picked.
- Raspberries are also a source of potassium, Vitamin A, calcium, iron and folate. They have no fat, cholesterol or sodium.
- Raspberries are one of the better fruits for diabetics, because their sugar content is released very slowly into the blood.
- Raspberry shelf life is very short. They only keep for a day or two in the refrigerator. If you don't plan to do anything with them for longer than a day, freezing them is usually the best idea.
- Raspberries can be four different colors, although red and black are the most common. They can also be yellow or purple
- One cup of fresh raspberries is 64 calories, with 8 grams of dietary fiber and 50 percent of the daily value for vitamin C.