Seasonality: Year RoundOrigin: USA, Chile Melissa’s Raspberries make a wonderful plump snack as well as an easy baking ingredient. Raspberries are available in red, gold and black varieties. These berries are hallow and very delicate. Not only very flavorful, Raspberries make a wonderful dessert decoration or topping, especially with all three colors. The Black Raspberry, also referred to as the blackcap, is much firmer and not quite as juicy as the red raspberry. This variety is delicious when made into wines and liqueurs.Gold Raspberries contain a slightly more mild and creamy flavor than the other two varieties. The unique color of these berries gives a bit of enthusiasm to a plate, commonly used as a gourmet decoration.Enjoy succulently sweet Raspberries out of hand, on top of ice cream and yogurt, in waffles, pancakes and breads or muffins. Fresh Melissa’s sweet Raspberries complement chocolate with grace and elegance.Melissa’s Raspberries are a good source of vitamin C and iron. One cup of raspberries contains 45 percent of daily calcium. They are sodium free.Raspberries should be plump, dry, firm and bright in color, avoiding any green berries, as they will not continue to ripen. Store Melissa’s Raspberries in a ventilated area in the refrigerator and enjoy soon after purchase.
