Raspberries

History

The black raspberry is from North America, and the red raspberry if from Asia Minor and grown in Europe.

Today

The red raspberry is grown in the United States, because it is more cold-tolerant, less prone to diseases, and higher yielding. Black raspberries are usually grown in home gardens or small retail farms. Purple and yellow raspberries have small production.

Source: Fruits and Tree Nuts, Economic Research Service, USDA

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Fun Facts

  • There are red, purple, black, and yellow raspberry varieties.

  • The United States is the third largest producer of raspberries in the world. Production is concentrated in California, Oregon, and Washington.

    Source: Fruits and Tree Nuts, Economic Research Service, USDA



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    • Season, Ripeness and Storage
    Seasonality Chart
    State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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    Season

    The raspberry season ranges from April to November.

    Ripeness

    Fresh raspberries are red in color, have shine, and a hollow center. Pick raspberries that are dry and unblemished. Juice in the package may indicate mold or crushed berries. Avoid raspberries that are watery, wrinkled, or mushy.

    Storage

    It is important to eat raspberries as soon as possible after purchase. They are delicate and highly perishable. If stored in the refrigerator in a dry, sealed contatiner, they may last up to a week.



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    Nutrition

  • Red raspberries have a substantial amount of ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a phenolic compound. It is known as a potent anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. Ellagic acid may help prevent cancer, and inhibit growth of cancer cells.

    Source: Red Raspberry Commission

    • Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size: 1/2 cup
    Amount Per Serving  
    Calories: 32
      % Daily Value*
    Total Fat: 0.4g 0%
    Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
    Sodium: 1mg 0.04%
    Total Carbohydrate: 7.34g 2.45%
         Dietary Fiber: 4 0% 
         Sugars: 2.72g  
    Protein: 0.74g  
    Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 26.83%
    Calcium 1.5% Iron 2.33%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    Source: USDA National Nutrient Database


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    Statistics
    County Value
    Santa Cruz 83,686,000
    Ventura 81,153,000
    Monterey 22,354,000
    Total 187,193,000
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    Helpful Links
  • The North American Bramble Growers Association
  • Fruits and Tree Nuts, Economic Research Service, USDA

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