Description
- Fresh season typically June 15th through July 20th
- Medium-sized 3.0 —5.0 g red berry with a small seed and a hollow core.
- High in ellagic acid, a known chemopreventative
- Seed oil has a natural SPF (sun protection factor) of 25 – 50
Health Benefits
- Contains high amount of polyphenolic compounds known for their anti-cancer properties.
- Contain strong antioxidants such as Vitamin C, quercetin and gallic acid that may fight against cancer, heart and circulatory disease and age-related mental decline.
- Have high ORAC levels — ORAC measures the antioxidant levels of a sub stance. Red Raspberry ORAC levels at 24 umole/TE/g
- Shown to inhibit the production of COX-I and COX-II enzymes. Anti- inflammatory products like ibuprofen and aspirin inhibit COX-I and COX- II, resulting in the reduction of pain associated with arthritis, gout and other inflammatory conditions.
- Consumption of whole berries has been shown in scientific studies to be more beneficial that taking the individual phytochemicals in the form of dietary supplements.
- Seed oil is creating interest in the cosmeceutical (skin care products which provide health benefits) market. Oil from raspberry seeds is rich in vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 25-50.
- Red raspberry ketones are currently being used in Japan as a weight loss supplement in a pill form and as an external patch.
Nutrition Information
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1 cup serving (123 g) of unsweetened, unthawed frozen berries |
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Calories
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44.6 kcal
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Protein
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1.3g
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Total fat
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.07g
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Sodium
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1mg
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Carbohydrate
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9.7g
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Dietary fiber
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2.6g
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Vitamin C
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15.2mg
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Vitamin A
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90IU
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For further information visit
www.oregon-berries.com
or phone 1-800-859-0355
