Raspberries have a unique flavour characterised by a velvety aroma. These fruity gems are delicious eaten fresh, and have the added advantage that they are also very good for you. But you can of course also use them in hot or cold sauces and in desserts. Start experimenting and you'll be amazed by the many different ways in which raspberries can be used!
Raspberries grow naturally in Europe, North America and Asia. The first raspberry plants were cultivated in the 16th century. The cross-breeding of different raspberry varieties began in the 18th century and their large-scale cultivation in the 19th. Purple and black raspberries are grown in the United States, but in Europe the pinkish red variety is best known.
Raspberries are deliciously juicy and soft with an intense flavour all their own. They are ideal healthy snacks for your children or for yourself! But try using them in a creative way in your kitchen too. How about smoked duck with a raspberry dressing? And did you know that raspberry-almond liqueur and raspberry soup are also delicious? There are so many different ways in which raspberries can be used.
Raspberries must look fresh, unblemished and dry. Their softness makes them vulnerable. They can be kept in a refrigerator, preferably spread out on a plate.
Raspberries are very healthy, bursting with vitamins C, B2, B6 and B11 (folic acid). They also contain lots of antioxidants, indeed ten times more than tomatoes, kiwis and broccoli. You can't get much healthier than that!
Who doesn't love strawberries? There are many different strawberry varieties. Depending on the type, strawberries vary in colour and shape from bright red to burgundy, and from conical to oval. Strawberries have a sweet, full flavour and can be perfectly combined with other soft fruit such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and red currants.
Blueberries are also known as bilberries or whortleberries. They are bluish black with a silvery wax coating and have a mild, sweet flavour. Blueberries are a source of vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.
Blackberries are juicy and bursting with minerals. The mildly sweet fruits with their characteristic aroma are made up of lots of tiny drupelets. They grow on dense, thorny bushes. The larger the blackberries, the better they taste. Blackberries can be eaten as they are or in (fruit) salads, cakes and milkshakes. They are also ideal for decorating a dollop of whipped cream on top of ice-cream.
Raspberries have a unique flavour characterised by a velvety aroma. These fruity gems are delicious eaten fresh, and have the added advantage that they are also very good for you. But you can of course also use them in hot or cold sauces and in desserts. Start experimenting and you'll be amazed by the many different ways in which raspberries can be used!
Red currants are gleaming little gems. Their bright red colour is a joy for the eyes, which is why they are often used to add a colourful touch to the most delicious dishes. Red currants have a refreshing flavour and taste great eaten pure as little vitamin bombs. They are a real delicacy combined with a little sugar and cream.
Bob knows all about every type of fruit. He thinks it’s a pity so many people know so little about fruit, about the good it can do for you besides tasting great, or about how it can be used in surprising ways.