The fruit is of native European bush, usually red, occasionally white or black. It is renowned for its delicate flavor. Raspberries are ripe when they slip off the stem into your hand without resistance. During hot weather pick raspberries everyday or they will become overripe. Wait until the morning dew has disappeared before picking them.
Dry fruit is less perishable than wet.
When buying raspberries, avoid red-stained containers, they indicate overripe, wet fruit. Black raspberries or black caps are sweet and aromatic. They are full of Vitamin C and potassium. Store berries in small shallow containers so that the weight of the top berries doesn t crush those underneath. To wash raspberries, place them in a colander and submerge twice in a sink full of cold water.