The health benefits of raspberries are recognized. Rich in minerals, fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, raspberries are also ideal for slimming diets. Whether eaten plain or integrated into recipes, this juicy and tangy nugget has all the assets to seduce.
Raspberry is a red fruit from the raspberry tree, a plant of the Rosaceae family. It is made up of several small grains called drupéoles. It is available on market stalls in summer and fall.
Appreciated for its anti-inflammatory qualities, raspberry helps relieve the pain of osteoarthritis thanks to its composition in polyphenols and anthocyanins. These compounds give it properties to protect cartilage in people with osteoarthritis.
Raspberries are also recognized for their benefits on the intestinal flora. The cellulose contained in its “small grains” fights against digestion problems and accelerates transit. In addition, it is rich in vitamin C, which makes it useful for boosting immunity. It is also involved in the prevention of coronary heart disease.
Raspberry: Identity card
Vernacular name: raspberry
Scientific name: Rubus idaeus. THE
Family: rosaceae
Season: July to August
Producing countries: Russia, Serbia, Poland, Germany, Ukraine, Canada, Hungary
Varieties: raspberry Anne, Prelude, Polana, Pathfinder, Héritage, Eden, Festival
The benefits of raspberries in infographic
The raspberry has a low calorie intake and contains more than 1300 mg of minerals per 100 kilocalories. It is one of the fruits with the highest mineral density. This red fruit is also a excellent source of antioxidants, fibers, minerals and vitamin C (100g for 30% of daily needs).
We distinguish various varieties of raspberries on the market stalls: red, yellow, orange, amber, black or white.
Raspberries have other health benefits:
- Raspberry helps fight chronic diseases and helps maintain heart health thanks to its anthocyanin composition.
- It contributes to the production of nitric oxide which improves blood circulation.
- Its fiber content promotes metabolism and weight loss.
- Thanks to its low glycemic index, raspberries are excellent against diabetes.
- Its consumption helps reduce tumor size especially in the esophagus.
- She helps fight against cell aging and protects the body against free radicals thanks to its antioxidant composition.
- Rich in vitamin C, carotenoids and quercetin, it is beneficial for the skin and makes it radiant.
Practical advice
We choose a raspberry point, with fleshy, firm and shiny flesh. It can be stored for three days as is with its packaging. You can also keep it in the crisper of the refrigerator after having sweetened it slightly to keep its freshness a little longer. Raspberries can also be frozen as is or as a coulis, sweetened or not. However, you should avoid washing it upstream, because the water tends to soften it.
Raspberry can be consumed plain, in a salad, slightly sweet, sprinkled with mint, or served with cottage cheese. It is also eaten in jams, jellies, juices, purees and coulis which can be used to compose other dishes. It can be found in fermented drinks, liqueurs, brandy which pleasantly aromatizes vinegar.
Raspberry ice cream recipe
Ingredients :
- 300 g frozen raspberries
- 100 g of cottage cheese
- 10 cl of whole heavy cream
- 200 g of sweetened condensed milk
- lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. fresh raspberry
Preperation :
- In a blender, we mix the frozen raspberries with the fromage blanc, the crème fraîche and the sweetened condensed milk.
- Arrange the ice cream in cups and sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh raspberries.
