Red Raspberries
(Rubus idaeus
General Information
- Fresh season typically June 15th through July 20th
- Medium sized (3.0g - 5.0g) red berry with a small seed and a hollow core
Health Benefits
- High in polyphenolic compounds known for their anti-cancer properties
- Contain strong antioxidants such as Vitamin C, quercetin and gallic acid
- Have a high ORAC level - ORAC is a measure of the antioxidant capacity of a substance. Red Raspberries with an ORAC of 24 µmole/TE/g are similar to blueberries, well known for their antioxidant values.
- Raspberries have been shown to inhibit the production of COX-I and COX-II enzymes. Anti-inflammatory products like ibuprofen and aspiring, inhibit COX-I and COX-II resulting in the reduction of pain associated with arthritis, gout and other inflammatory conditions
- Eating whole berries has been shown in scientific studies to be more beneficial that taking the individual phytochemicals in the form of dietary supplements
- Red raspberry oil is creating interest in the cosmeceutical market (skin care products which provide health benefits). The oil from raspberry seeds is rich in Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 25-50.
- Red raspberry ketones are currently being used in Japan as a weight loss supplement in a pill form and as an external patch.
| Amount in 100g | Block Frozen | IQF | Puree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission | |||
Brix |
10.6 - 13.0 |
10.8 - 13.4 |
8.0 - 15.0 |
Calories |
40.60 |
44.62 |
40.43 |
Calories from Fat |
0.36 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
Total Carbohydrates (g) |
9.18 |
9.71 |
8.99 |
Lipids (g) |
0.04 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
Protein (g) |
0.88 |
1.31 |
1.09 |
Dietary Fiber (g) |
1.35 |
2.60 |
3.05 |
Sugar (g) |
4.97 |
5.10 |
4.89 |
Vitamin A (IU) |
50.00 |
90.00 |
68.00 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
17.54 |
15.29 |
4.26 |
Calcium (mg) |
4.99 |
13.00 |
15.00 |
Iron (mg) |
0.38 |
0.86 |
1.06 |
Sodium (mg) |
0.54 |
1.50 |
1.91 |
