{"id":3152,"date":"2019-07-02T14:54:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/ha-les-fraises-et-les-framboises\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:07:24","slug":"ah-strawberries-and-raspberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/en\/ah-strawberries-and-raspberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Ah, Strawberries and Raspberries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The Taste of Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Food references aren\u2019t limited to the silver screen\u2014folklore has its share too, as with the famous Quebecois song by the Soucy family, <em>Les fraises et les framboises<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>My first encounter with this song dates back a few years, when my grandfather played his 8-track cassettes on his old stereo\u2026 more often during the holiday season, this Quebec classic still celebrates the joys of summer gatherings and simple pleasures.<\/p>\n<p>Forgive the nostalgic preamble; it sets the stage for this fully summery column. The arrival of strawberries and raspberries at local markets signals the true start of summer for many\u2014fresh, local produce at its best. What a delight! Pure joy!<\/p>\n<p>Known since antiquity, the strawberry (<em>Fragaria<\/em> genus, Rosaceae family) exists in numerous varieties. Originally wild, it has been cultivated in many countries since the 18th century. Worldwide, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries.<\/p>\n<p>In Quebec, producers offer several varieties, including Wendy, Jewel, Malwina, and Seascape. Depending on the type, strawberries are available starting in June. Fall strawberries can be found until mid-October, weather permitting.<\/p>\n<p>Raspberries appear a bit later, usually in July. This small shrub, <em>Rubus idaeus<\/em>, exists in multiple varieties, including Nova, Pathfinder, and Polana. Raspberries come in colors ranging from yellow to orange, with some plants producing black, white, or amber fruits. However, the most common variety in Quebec remains the classic red raspberry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Nutritional Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These two small fruits share similar nutritional benefits. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C (8 strawberries contain more vitamin C than an orange!) and are also a good source of iron, potassium, magnesium, and folate.<\/p>\n<p>Raspberries are also a good source of vitamins C and K, iron, and manganese, and are high in fiber. Both strawberries and raspberries possess antioxidant properties and are low in calories, especially when eaten raw.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: strawberries and raspberries aren\u2019t champions of long-term storage. They are at their peak within two days of harvest.<\/p>\n<p>Preparation is simple: rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain. For strawberries, it\u2019s best to hull them after rinsing to avoid water absorption. For both fruits, wash shortly before consuming and avoid serving them too cold, which can mute their flavor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Strawberries and raspberries can be eaten raw, in salads, with sugar or whipped cream, or dipped in chocolate. Raspberries are often featured in desserts such as Bavarian cream, raspberry cakes, or charlottes, and are also used to make fine vinegar.<\/p>\n<p>You can prolong the pleasure by turning them into coulis, jams, or simply freezing them for later enjoyment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Russia is the world\u2019s largest producer of raspberries, producing over 120,000 tons annually.<\/li>\n<li>Quebec is the leading strawberry-producing province in Canada.<\/li>\n<li>In 2017, Quebec produced 15,971 tons of strawberries.<\/li>\n<li>According to MAPAQ (2017), 95% of production is sold fresh, while the remaining 5% is processed into coulis, jams, jellies, alcohol, purees, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Taste of Summer Food references aren\u2019t limited to the  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-categorise"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Strawberries &amp; Raspberries: Benefits, Storage Tips &amp; Uses | Zeste<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn strawberry &amp; raspberry benefits, Quebec season facts, how to store them for best flavor, and delicious ways to use them. 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