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Strawberry
- California strawberries account for 83% of the strawberries
in the united states. The succulent sweet red conical fruit
is as beautiful as it is healthy. Strawberries have more
vitamin C than an orange, and contain no fat, no cholesterol,
and are high in fiber.
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Raspberry
- The red raspberry, which is available year-round, is comprised
of many small fruits and has a unique hallow core unlike
other berries. A small, deep colored berry, which has a
tender texture, a sweet flavor that is slightly tart, and
a pleasant aroma. Its flavor is stronger than most other
types of berries.
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Golden Raspberry - The golden raspberry has a bright gold
to orange color, a typical raspberry texture and a plump
round meaty fruit. The golden raspberry has a short season
and is mainly used in desserts.
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Blackberry
- The blackberry is sweetly tart in flavor and contains
prominent seeds, which is their least desirable quality.
They are excellent for desserts, jams, and preserves.
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Blueberry - In addition to their visual appeal,
intense blue color and sweet delectable flavor, blueberries
are as healthy as they are tasty. Blueberries are an excellent
source of fiber and vitamin C and rank #1 in antioxidants
when compared to other fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Cranberry
- A round, dark red, berry that is very hard and too tart
to be eaten plain. Cranberries are usually cooked and processed
before they are eaten or dried (dehydrated) and packaged as
dried fruit that can be eaten out of hand without further
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