Raspberries are aggregate edible fruits, which means a single raspberry is a cluster of more than a hundred individual fruit, called the druplet which contains its own seed, that’s why they are so seedy. The fruits are fused by a web of microscopic hairs, which means that picking raspberries needs a super delicate touch.
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Health Benefits
- Raspberries are high in vitamin C and K and also in Manganese and Copper as well.
- They are rich in antioxidants and high in phytonutrients [Reference].
- One of the phytonutrients is Rasberry ketone, has the ability to increase enzyme activity in certain fat cells, hence increasing metabolism.
- They are also high in nutrients known for the anticancer properties and they have shown anti-inflammatory benefits as well.
Where does they come from?
Raspberry plants are called brambles. Brambles roots can live around 20 years, but every year roots send up stems called “Canes”. They live for two years and then die. When the brambles flower, natural pollinators get busy spreading the pollens. The pollinated flowers transformed into Raspberries. They are ready to harvest when they turn from green to red or black and pulled easily from the cane. The top producers of raspberry are Russia and Poland.
How to Incorporate Raspberries into Regular Diet?
Raspberries can be consumed alone as a snack. They are great ingredients to add to a smoothie and also go great with the oat. They come in several colours like red, gold, blue and black with gold being the sweetest.
Key Points
- Available in a variety of colors ie. red, black, purple, yellow, or golden.
- Contain chemicals called flavonoids, which have antioxidant effects.
- Rich in fibers.
- Raspberry plants are called brambles.
- A single raspberry is a cluster of more than a hundred individual fruit