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Raspberry is the fruit of plants in the Rubus genus, with red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) being one of the most commonly used species in foods and nutritional products. Raspberries naturally provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, minerals, anthocyanins, ellagitannins, phenolic acids, and other polyphenolic compounds. The exact nutritional and phytochemical composition varies according to raspberry species, cultivar, growing conditions, processing method, and supplement formulation.
Raspberry is a nutrient-rich berry commonly used in foods, fruit powders, extracts, functional foods, and dietary supplements. Red raspberry is commonly identified botanically as Rubus idaeus.
Raspberries contain naturally occurring anthocyanins, ellagitannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. Anthocyanins contribute to the fruit's characteristic red color, while ellagitannins such as sanguiin H-6 and lambertianin C are among the phytochemicals studied in raspberry fruit.
Raspberry ingredients may be supplied as whole fruit, dried fruit, freeze-dried powder, fruit concentrate, or standardized extract. They can be incorporated into antioxidant-focused nutritional products, berry blends, wellness formulas, powders, gummies, and functional foods. The exact amount of raspberry and its active nutritional compounds depends on the finished product.
Because processing can affect nutrient and polyphenol content, consumers should check the product label for the raspberry source, form, serving size, concentration, and additional ingredients before purchasing.