Raspberries

Raspberries are the most fragile fruit in the Cal Giant berry family and worth every bite. Tangy and sweet, California Giant raspberries are a delicious compliment to your healthy diet. Our red raspberries are grown to yield the very best quality on the market. Key Nutrition Facts: One serving = 1 cup Fat free Only 35 calories 45% of your daily supply of Vitamin C 36% of your daily supply of Fiber

Here are some tips for shopping and storing raspberries:

Purchasing
Look for plump, evenly-colored berries that have a soft, hazy "gloss." They shouldn't have dents or bruises. The berries should also be dry with no leakage at the bottom of the container. Raspberries have tiny hairs on them called "styles," which are a completely natural part of the fruit's defense mechanism and do not affect the taste or indicate the ripeness of the fruit.

Storing
Since raspberries are very perishable, proper handling is essential but it’s easy to insure they remain fresh and delicious. Be sure to keep raspberries refrigerated at all times, and under ideal conditions, they should keep for 1-2 days. Keep temperatures between 34 – 36 degrees, but be sure not to freeze them!

Moisture will hasten decay of your raspberries, so keep them dry in your refrigerator. For best results, consume your raspberries as soon after purchase as possible, then handle them gently when rinsing just before serving.

Freezing
If you intend to freeze your raspberries for later use in jellies, jams or smoothies, pack them into freezer-safe containers, or freeze them on a tray and then place them into containers as soon as they are frozen. Seal the container and keep frozen until you are ready to use them.

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