Golden Raspberries

Published on: August 2, 2003

When hearing the words golden raspberry, you may think of those silly Hollywood awards that poke fun at bad acting, bad movies, and more. But, have you ever seen in your supermarket produce section an actual golden raspberry? We recently discovered them for the first time from a company called Driscoll’s out of California. Not only are these raspberries delicious, they score big points in being a healthy addition to your salads, desserts and cereal.

Golden raspberries are a naturally occurring variant of red raspberries. The yellow color is inherited through a single recessive gene, and can range from light yellow to golden to red-tinged apricot. Flavor can also vary, ranging from very sweet to tart. Golden raspberries are grown on a vine exactly like red raspberries.

Here’s the good stuff you get in a mere 50 calories. One serving (1 cup) of raspberries can have 45% of a day’s supply of vitamin C, 32% or 9 grams of fiber, 190mg of Potassium, plus 10% of folic acid and a variety of other vitamins and minerals. All of that with no fat, no cholesterol and no sodium.

Driscoll's grows its own patented varieties of golden raspberries in Watsonville, California. These berries are specially bred for their excellent flavor (they have a nice balance of sugar and acid) and fruit quality. Driscoll’s golden raspberries are a specialty fruit, with limited production and availability. Peak supplies occur from late May to mid July, and from late August to mid October, and can be found at select supermarkets. Average retail price for a 6 ounce clamshell container is $2.99.

When buying raspberries, look for bright, plump berries that are dry and free of bruises. Store berries unwashed and covered in your refrigerator until you are ready to eat them. Because raspberries are highly perishable, use them soon after purchase and gently rinse them with clean water just before eating. Drain well and handle them gently to keep berries intact.

For more information visit www.driscolls.com.

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