The seeds of the raspberry are unpleasantly noticeable when eaten or processed. With traditional raspberry varieties, the only option is to accept the pits or remove them from the fruit.

Raspberries without seeds

First of all, there are no raspberries without seeds. Raspberries are not berries as the name suggests. They belong to the cluster drupes, in which several fruits form on one inflorescence.

Strictly speaking, every single pearl of the raspberry is an independent fruit with its own core. This explains why there are so many seeds in raspberries as well as in blackberries.

There are now some modern breeds whose seeds are so small that they are no longer noticeable when eaten. Your specialist garden retailer will be able to advise you on the appropriate varieties.

What to do with raspberry seeds

  • puree fruit
  • sift out the seeds
  • Dry raspberry seeds
  • Process into “raspberry salt”.

Remove raspberry seeds

To remove raspberry seeds, puree the fruit with a blender or a so-called "Flotte Lotte". This is a hand-operated kitchen appliance with which you can gently chop berries and other fruits.

Then push the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Metal sieves or tea strainers are well suited. The large cores get caught in the narrow meshes.

The pitted raspberries can then be processed into jelly or fruit puree. If you want to preserve jam, you should remove the pits from the raspberries before heating. The kernels acquire an unpleasantly bitter taste when cooked.

Don't throw away raspberry seeds

You should not throw away the sieved raspberry seeds. Let them dry, mix them with salt and grind them into a fine seasoning powder. The fruity salt gives fish dishes or salads a very special aroma.

Boil or freeze raspberries

Use whole raspberries to preserve or freeze. In this case, the cores cannot be removed.

The kernels become softer as they boil down. They are then not quite as disturbing when consumed.

tips and tricks

Although raspberry pits discourage many from enjoying raspberries, remember that the pits are a sign of a natural fruit. They are not harmful to health. According to recent research, it should contain valuable minerals.

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