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Grown by American farmers in the cool, marine climate of the Pacific Northwest, frozen Washington Red Raspberries are loved by students and school food operators alike.

Across the country, chefs are taking their talents to school food operations. This is a win for everyone as school food operations are looking more and more like favorite restaurants.

School chefs use red raspberries to add a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color to a variety of menu items, from breakfast smoothies to raspberry barbecue sauce. They offer a unique aroma, an extraordinary depth of berry flavor and a vibrant fruit acidity.

Chefs add acid to brighten flavor and balance the sweet and savory flavors in a dish. Red raspberries naturally add acid to the flavor profile and complement more robust flavors, such as jalapeno or chili. The red raspberry’s singular flavor, aroma, brightness, and color make it an essential ingredient for meats, grains and vegetables, dairy and desserts!

Why Washington Red Raspberries?

A range of Washington red raspberry product forms offer convenience for countless applications. Minimal waste, ample supply and endless uses make red raspberries the perfect fruit to add flavor, color, texture, nutrition and student appeal.

Frozen red raspberries are prepared from fully ripened fresh fruit. Washington red raspberries are not just a fruit, they’re a distinct flavor that is available in several forms and works well in sweet and savory dishes. The sweet and tart flavors of red raspberries make them truly versatile from a culinary standpoint, elevating any dish and adding a vibrant flavor and color to foods.

Chef Garrett Berdan

MEET OUR TEAM

Chef Garrett Berdan, RDN, LD

A registered dietitian nutritionist and chef who is the menu planner for Spokane Public Schools, Washington’s second-largest school district. He’s an active member of the Culinary Institute of America’s Healthy Kids Collaborative and has worked with school nutrition programs for over 10 years.

Chef Rebecca Polson

MEET OUR TEAM

Chef Rebecca Polson, CC, SNS

Rebecca is the culinary supervisor for Minneapolis Public Schools in Minnesota, where she oversees menu planning and culinary training for 72 sites, serving 60,000 meals a day for the children of Minneapolis.

Chef Samantha Cowens Gasbarro

MEET OUR TEAM

Chef Samantha Cowens Gasbarro, SNS

While serving as the nutrition and wellness coordinator for Windham/Raymond School District in Maine, she discovered her life’s mission of feeding children appealing and healthful foods. Currently, she serves as Executive Chef at Health School Recipes.

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