🍓 Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
What it is
A soft red berry made of many tiny juicy bumps joined together in a little cap.
How it looks
Small and rosy red, hollow in the middle, with many tiny round beads on the outside.
Taste
Sweet and a little tart, soft and juicy, and it melts in your mouth.
Why it is healthy
Full of vitamin C and fiber to keep you strong and help your tummy feel good.
How to eat it
Eat them fresh, add to yogurt or oatmeal, or squish them into a fruity spread.
How it grows
Grows on tall prickly canes; the berry pulls off and leaves its little cone behind.
In season
Sweetest in the warm summer months.
History
Raspberries have grown wild in Europe and Asia and been picked by people for thousands of years.
Fun fact
Raspberries can be red, black, purple, or even golden yellow, depending on the plant.
Try this
Handle them gently because they are very soft and squish easily.