The seeds of the raspberry are unpleasant when consumed or processed. With traditional raspberry varieties, the only option is to accept the seeds or remove them from the fruit.
Can you buy seedless raspberries?
There are no raspberries without seeds because they are grouped drupes and each part is its own fruit with a seed. Modern varieties have smaller kernels that are less disruptive when eaten. Garden retailers advise on such varieties.
Raspberries without seeds
First of all: There are no raspberries without seeds. Raspberries are not berries, as the name suggests. They belong to the collective drupes in which several fruits form on one inflorescence.
Strictly speaking, each individual raspberry pearl is an independent fruit with its own seed. This explains why there are so many seeds in both raspberries and blackberries.
There are now some modern varieties whose seeds are so small that they are no longer noticeable when eaten. Your gardening retailer will advise you on the relevant varieties.
What you can make with raspberry seeds
- Puree fruits
- Sifting out the kernels
- Drying raspberry seeds
- Process into “raspberry s alt”
Removing raspberry seeds
To remove raspberry seeds, puree the fruit with a blender or a so-called “Flotte”. This is a hand-operated kitchen appliance that you can use to gently chop berries and other fruits.
Then strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Metal sieves or tea strainers are well suited. The large kernels get stuck in the tight meshes.
The pitted raspberries can then be processed into jelly or fruit puree. If you want to make jam, you should remove the seeds from the raspberries before heating. The kernels develop an unpleasantly bitter taste when cooked.
Don’t throw away the raspberry seeds
You should not throw away the sifted raspberry seeds. Let them dry, mix them with s alt and grind them into a fine seasoning powder. The fruity s alt gives fish dishes or salads a very special aroma.
Cooking or freezing raspberries
Use whole raspberries for preserving or freezing. In this case, the cores cannot be removed.
Boiling makes the kernels softer. They then don't have such a disruptive effect when consumed.
Tips & Tricks
Even if the seeds of the raspberries spoil the enjoyment of raspberries for many, remember that the seeds are a sign of a natural fruit. They are not harmful to he alth. According to recent research, there are said to be valuable minerals in it.
