The Robust Raspberry  August 17th, 2009  raspberryRaspberries
may look tiny to us, but they’re actually a large bunch of
smaller, seeded fruits called drupelets. This petite package
also contains a plethora of beneficial nutrients, including
fiber and vitamins A, C and E. These sweet smelling, slightly
tart treats are a cinch to grow at home and are easily added to
a variety of dishes.  The smaller fruits that make up a single
raspberry grow in a circular pattern, leaving a hollow center.
The result is a delicate berry with a texture that almost melts
in your mouth. There are at least 54 different species of
raspberry in a veritable rainbow of hues including red, gold,
yellow, purple and black. Popular raspberry hybrids include
loganberries and boysenberries.  Raspberries have long been
known for their health benefits. The earliest written record of
raspberries comes from an English book on herbal medicine penned
in 1548. Since then, scientists have identified high levels of
ellagic acid in these powerful lit