These cute little red gems from the berry family are enough to make your days, body and heart happy. Do you love them as much as we do? Take this quiz to know..
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The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose (Rosaceae) family.
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Raspberries are self-fertile, so you only need one bush to produce fruit. Though raspberry bushes are naturally inclined to grow in cooler climates, the plants come in many varieties suited to range of planting zones.
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Raspberry is native to Europe; it is thought to have come from Greece, known and highly appreciated since the old times.
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Each raspberry contains about 100 tiny fruits, called drupelets. Each of these drupelets are filled with one seed.
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Supplying 19% of the world total, Russia is the leading producer of raspberries. Other major producers are Mexico, Serbia, and Poland.
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Early spring is the best time to plant raspberries. Choose a planting site that is in full sun. The plants grow in part shade.
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The red raspberry leaf produces a tea that is a favorite folk herbal remedy for a number of health issues. This leaf is used as a remedy for diarrhea, menstrual cramps, as a mouth rinse, a topical ointment and as an aid during pregnancy.
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Approximately 200 different species of raspberries exist. Red and black raspberries are the most common. Other species of raspberries include purple raspberries (Rubus odoratus), yellow raspberries (Rubus ellipticus) and blue raspberries (Rubus leucodermis).
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Chambord Raspberry Liqueur is a drink modeled after a raspberry based liqueur which was produced in the Loire Valley of France during late 17th century. It is made from raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey and cognac.
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When preparing raspberries to be frozen, sugar should be added to it. Sugar draws out natural juice from the fruit which creates a syrupy substance that covers the fruit and protects it from exposure to air. If sugar is added before the raspberries are frozen, the fruit can be kept in the freezer for up to a year.
I already crave for a handful of Raspberries!! Don’t you? But before you go ahead to grab them, check your results now!!