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Formats

Formats

Washington Red Raspberry Formats

Washington red raspberries are prized for their sweet-tart flavor, beautiful color and superior nutrition profile.

Frozen Washington red raspberries—including individually quick frozen (IQF), puree and juice concentrate—provide the same high quality as fresh berries and are readily available year-round for foodservice operators and food manufacturers to capitalize on consumer demand for and interest in health, flavor innovation and natural ingredients, flavors and colors.

Whole Frozen Raspberries
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole Raspberries

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole Raspberries

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Frozen Raspberries Crumbles
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole and Broken Raspberries (Crumbles)

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole and Broken Raspberries (Crumbles)

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Sieved Raspberry Puree
Raspberry Puree Sieved

Raspberry Puree, Sieved (Seedless)

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Raspberry Puree, with Seeds
Raspberry Puree with Seeds

Raspberry Puree, Sieved (With Seeds)

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Raspberry Juice Concentrate
Raspberry Juice Concentrate

Raspberry Juice Concentrate

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Block IQF Raspberries
Block IQF Raspberries

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Minimal waste, ample supply and endless uses make red raspberries the perfect fruit to add flavor, color, texture, nutrition and consumer appeal.

The frozen red raspberry product forms listed below are widely available and most processors can customize orders for specific needs or unique applications. View our Supplier List to find a supplier for your needs.

Frozen red raspberries are prepared from fully ripened fresh fruit; may be packed with or without packing media; and are frozen and stored at temperatures necessary for the preservation of the product (-4° to -9°F / -20° to -23°C). The grade of processed frozen red raspberries, for consumer, foodservice and manufacturing, is based on: color, absence of defects and character (percentage of crumbles/broken pieces).

Frozen Red Raspberry Buyer’s Guide

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Format Guide

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole Raspberries

Whole red raspberries are quick frozen to between -22° and -31°F (-30° to -35°C). The fruit may or may not be sweetened. Product specs vary by supplier.

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole Raspberries
Pack Form

Grade A fruit not for manufacturing includes less than 10% broken pieces by weight.

Pack Size

Retail Poly Bag: 11 to 30 ounces


Pack Form

Grade B fruit not for manufacturing includes not more than 20% broken pieces by weight.

Pack Size

Case: 10 to 25 pounds

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole and Broken Raspberries (Crumbles)

Whole red raspberries with varying percentages of broken pieces (crumbles).

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Whole and Broken Raspberries (Crumbles)
Pack Form

Grade A fruit for manufacturing includes not more than 20% broken pieces by weight.

Pack Size

Case: 10 to 25 pounds


Pack Form

Grade B fruit for manufacturing includes not more than 50% broken pieces by weight.

Pack Size

Case: 20 to 25 pounds

Drum: 250 to 400 pounds

Raspberry Puree, Sieved (Seedless)

Pureed red raspberries pass through a screen to remove seeds. Screen size determines the smoothness of the puree and the amount of seeds in the finished product. Puree may be pasteurized or unpasteurized before freezing at -5°F. Brix for single-strength puree averages 8° to 12°.

Raspberry Puree Sieved
Pack Form

.033-inch sieved puree contains no seeds.

Pack Size

Tub: 6.5 pounds

Pail: Approximately 35 pounds

Drum: 400 to 450 pounds

*Aseptic packaging also available

Raspberry Puree, Sieved (With Seeds)

Pureed red raspberries pass through a screen to remove seeds. Screen size determines the smoothness of the puree and the amount of seeds in the finished product. Puree may be pasteurized or unpasteurized before freezing at -5°F. Brix for single-strength puree averages 8° to 12°.

Raspberry Puree with Seeds
Pack Form

.125-inch sieved puree contains seeds

Pack Size

Tub: 6.5 pounds

Pail: Approximately 35 pounds

Drum: 400 to 450 pounds

Raspberry Juice Concentrate

Red raspberries are crushed, pressed, pasteurized and concentrated. Raspberry concentrate is available as concentrate or concentrate with essence. Brix for puree concentrate averages 20° to 28°.

Raspberry Juice Concentrate
Pack Form

Single Strength Juice averages 8° to 12° Brix.


Juice Concentrate (water partially extracted from single strength juice); degrees Brix averages 65°


Juice Stock

Pack Size

Pail: 25 to 28 pounds

Drum: 375 to 450 pounds

Block IQF Raspberries

Whole red raspberries and broken pieces frozen in their own juice, with or without sugar.

Block IQF Raspberries
Pack Size

Pail: Approximately 35 pounds

Drum: 440 to 450 pounds

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