Raspberry
A delicate summer berry, hollow in the middle once picked.
- Season: June, July, August, September, October
- Peak season: July
- Botanical family: Rosaceae
History
Raspberries have always grown wild in Europe’s forests, and the Romans already picked them. Growing them took off in the Middle Ages in monastery gardens. The French name, framboise, may come from a Frankish word for blackberry.
Origin and growing regions
French raspberries are grown mostly in cool and upland regions:
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Corrèze)
- Brittany
- Grand Est (Vosges)
Benefits
The raspberry is packed with good things:
- Fibre: One of the richest fruits in fibre.
- Vitamin C: About 25 mg/100 g.
- Antioxidants: Thanks to its red pigments.
- Low in sugar: About 45 kcal/100 g.
Varieties
- Autumn Bliss: Autumn-fruiting, crops until the frosts.
- Tulameen: Large fruit, very fragrant.
- Meeker: Dark red, ideal for jam.
- Fallgold: Yellow raspberry, very sweet.
Zero waste
- Storing: In the fridge, unwashed, spread on paper: 1 to 2 days.
- Freezing: Flat on a tray, then in a bag: up to 12 months. They keep their shape.
- Nothing goes to waste: Squashed raspberries make a coulis, jam or a fragrant vinegar.