Raspberries, Dried (and Raspberry Powder)
All about dried raspberries – Where to buy them, how to use them, and more!
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What are dried raspberries?
Raspberries are a small, but mighty, fruit loaded with flavor and nutrition.
Dried raspberries are fresh raspberries that have been dried (by removing the moisture from the fruit) either by freeze drying or by dehydration.
What is raspberry powder?
Raspberry powder is dehydrated or freeze-dried raspberries that have been finely ground into a powder. You can use raspberry powder in much the same way as you use dried raspberries (see below).
Are dried raspberries and raspberry powder healthy foods?
Yes! Dried raspberries are packed with a number of nutrients, such as:
Antioxidants
Raspberries are high in antioxidants, which help fight inflammation and protect the body against cell damage.
Fiber
Dried raspberries are super high in fiber – an important nutrient for weight loss and gut health.
Vitamin C
Dried raspberries are a good source of vitamin C – an important nutrient for healthy immune system function.
How to use dried raspberries
Dried raspberries are wonderfully versatile. Here are just a few of the ways you can use this yummy fruit:
In muffins
In cookies
In trail mix
As a coating for energy bites and cookies
In bread
Mixed into hot cereal
In energy bars/balls
As a natural sweetener
On their own!
They can also be ground into a powder in a blender or a coffee grinder and sprinkled over hot cereal or fruit salad or used to flavor smoothies, baked goods, and other foods.
How to use raspberry powder
You can use raspberry powder in much the same way as you use dried raspberries (see above). Raspberry powder adds a bright sweet-tart flavor and beautiful color to smoothies, baked goods, hot cereal, and more.
Recipes that use dried raspberries or raspberry powder
How to store dried raspberries
Dried raspberries should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place or place in the freezer.
Where to buy dried raspberries
Not only are dehydrated and freeze-dried raspberries delicious, but they also have a long shelf life and are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. And they taste amazing!
If you have a food dehydrator, you can dry your own raspberries.
Or you can purchase them from Amazon or Azure Standard.
Dehydrated from Amazon or Azure Standard
Freeze-Dried from Amazon or Azure Standard
Powder from Azure Standard