I'm Forever Blowing Raspberries Quiz

Answer: black raspberry

The center for Rubus occidentalis, also known as black raspberry, production is in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon. Black raspberries are high in anthocyanins which are used in dyes and antioxidants.

Answer: red raspberry

The Rubus idaeus is known as the European red raspberry and the Rubus strigosus is known as the American red raspberry. Red raspberries are considered good sources of folate and Vitamin C.

Answer: 200

Approximately 200 different species of raspberries exist. Red and black raspberries are the most common. Other species of raspberries include purple raspberries (Rubus odoratus), yellow raspberries (Rubus ellipticus)and blue raspberries (Rubus leucodermis).

Answer: summer

Raspberries are planted in the winter as canes and the ripe raspberries are harvested in the summer. The fruit is harvested when it becomes a deep color as that is when the fruit is considered the ripest and sweetest.

Answer: sugar

When preparing raspberries to be frozen, sugar should be added to the fruit. The sugar draws out the natural juice from the fruit which creates a syrupy substance that covers the fruit and protects it from exposure to air. If sugar is added before the raspberries are frozen, then the fruit can be kept in the freezer for up to a year.

Answer: raspberry fruits are hollow when pulled from the stem

When a ripe raspberry is picked from the plant, it will become hollow, meaning its stem, known as the receptacle, has been pulled out from the fruit and remains with the plant. When blackberries are picked from the plant, the stem remains with the fruit which is the main difference between blackberries and raspberries.

Answer: chambord

Chambord Raspberry Liqueur is drink modeled after a raspberry based liqueur which was produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th century. The Chambord brand of drinks is owned and produced by the American based Brown-Forman Corporation. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur is made from raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey and cognac.

Answer: leaves

The red raspberry leaf produces a tea that is a favorite folk herbal remedy for a number of health issues. The red raspberry leaf is used as a remedy for diarrhea or menstrual cramps, a mouth rinse, a topical ointment and as an aid during pregnancy.

Answer: raspberry ketone

Raspberry ketone is an organic compound found in red raspberries. It is the compound that gives raspberries their odor or fragrance. Raspberry ketone is used in increasing metabolism.

Answer: Yes

Raspberry fruit can be used to make several dishes and are used to make jams, jellies ans preserves. Smucker's makes commercially available black and red raspberry jams. Recipes for raspberry based dishes including cheesecakes, brownies, muffins, tarts, cobbler and chicken can be found online.