A raspberry is an aggregate fruit, developing from the numerous distinct carpels of a single flower.What distinguishes the raspberry from its blackberry relatives is whether or not the torus (receptacle or stem) "picks with" (i.e., stays with) the fruit. When picking a blackberry fruit, the torus stays with the fruit. With a raspberry, the torus remains on the plant,leaving a hollow core in the raspberry fruit.
Rasberrys provide potassium, essential to heart function, and proven to lower blood pressure. The omega-3 fatty acids in raspberries can help prevent stroke and heart disease. They also contain a mineral called manganese, which is necessary for healthy bones and skin and helps regulate blood sugar.
World production of raspberries in 2022 was 947,852 tonnes, led by Russia with 22% of the total. Raspberries are cultivated across northern Europe and North America and are consumed in various ways, including as whole fruit and in preserves, cakes, ice cream , and liqueurs.[3] Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber.
Raspberries come in a variety of colors including red, black, purple, and golden.