Ripe n' Ready
He's a little bit delicate. Not as big as his friend the cherry, or as firm and compact as his little buddy blueberry.
The raspberry is a special kind of berry. The kind that says "hey, gentle now... don't get too grabby... I bruise."
When treated right, who can compete with that luscious, juicy burst of flavour.
We get you raspberry.
Introducing Thrifty Foods raspberries. The care of hand harvesting, the finest of quality, and the promise of fresh.
Now in season. Now in stores.
Click here to see the video on how the Produce Department team at our Tuscany Village location prepares for the arrival of BC Raspberries!
Fun facts and helpful hints about raspberries...
- Red raspberries have been used as a food source and medicinal plant for over 10,000 years
- Raspberries were cultivated by the Romans in the 4th century
- Do not wash your raspberries before storing them in your refrigerator
- There are over 200 varieties of raspberries
- Raspberries can be grown as far north as the artic and as far south as the equator
- When purchasing, look for raspberries that do not have cores in them. If the raspberries do have a core, they were picked too early and are likely to be quite tart
