Dried raspberries: useful properties and recommendations for use

Summer brings us a lot of healthy fruits that have pleasant aromas. Among all this diversity, special attention should be paid to raspberries. The plant grows in the form of small bushes.The berries are small in size red or yellow. This product is very popular among people, as it has very pleasant taste characteristics.

Dried raspberries are not as common as their drying takes a long time. But the value of this product is known to few. Berries in their composition accumulate a lot of nutrients.

• Proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The last component in the percentage ranks first. Therefore, dried berries and high calorie.
• Organic acids. Among them can be distinguished malic, wine, lemon and other types of substances.
• Vitamins. Dried fruits contain a large amount of vitamins of group C, PP, B, A and E. Their percentage ratio depends mainly on the place of growth of the bush.

• Micro and macro elements. The beneficial properties of dried raspberries are also provided by the presence of copper, molybdenum, cobalt, potassium and many other components.

Dried raspberries include the minimum amount of water. The composition of this product is saturated with various beneficial substances. The benefits of berries known to man for a long time. Raspberries have many unique properties.

• Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system and vascular walls. The body fights external irritants much better after consuming this product. Some experts recommend to use dried berries with atherosclerosis or high cholesterol.
• The presence of potassium has a good effect on the heart. This body is strengthened and begins to work better.

• Raspberry tea copes with the temperature. This product has long been used to treat various inflammatory processes. Berry brings particular benefit to the respiratory organs or the digestive system. Many say that the effect of drinking raspberry beverages can be compared with the action of antibiotics. Moreover, the berry is not as harmful to the body as chemicals that destroy the liver or kidneys.
• You can also drink tea or infusions of dried raspberries after a hangover. It absorbs toxins well, which helps alleviate this syndrome. Tea of ​​this composition is recommended to use also to cleanse the body and strengthen its overall condition.
• Colds or anemia. An excellent tool that can be taken during the illness, as well as preventive measures.
• High pressure. Periodic consumption of this food allows you to normalize blood pressure indicators.
• Improve skin condition. The presence of many vitamins and minerals allows you to adjust the condition of the skin. Some argue that this even happens rejuvenation of the body.
• Beneficial effects on genital health. Some experts recommend to use tea from dried raspberries for infertility. As well as products helps to stimulate the production of sperm in men. The presence of many vitamins, in turn, has a good effect on the human reproductive system.

But dried raspberries, like other berries, is not an ideal therapeutic substance. Consume products are not recommended in several cases.

• Pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the components present in the raspberry, can affect the hormones of women, as well as drastically change it. But the use of berries is not completely prohibited. They can be used as an alternative to medicines in certain doses.
• Allergic reactions. Today there is a group of people whose body can not tolerate the composition of dried raspberries.Therefore, before using it you should definitely study your reaction to this product. If you are allergic, then it is best to use berries in small quantities.
• Bad blood clotting. This is due to the fact that the components of the berry liquefy this solution very well. Therefore, with frequent bleeding, it is better to stop using raspberries.
• The presence of kidney stones or bladder. This is due to the fact that tincture or raspberry tea leads to a diuretic effect. In turn, this phenomenon can lead to the removal of stones and blockage of channels. Theoretically, raspberries in the presence of such diseases can be consumed, if you first consult with a specialist.

Drying raspberry fruit is pretty easy, but you have to spend a lot of time. The procedure begins with picking berries and cleaning them. It is desirable that the composition did not contain several components:

• crumpled berries;
• peduncle;
• leaves or other plant matter.

If you live in a private house, then raspberries can be dried naturally. To do this is quite simple, following a few simple recommendations.

• The prepared fruits are laid out on a clean and flat surface, and then placed directly under the sun. All berries should preferably be placed in a single layer to prevent accumulation.
• Every evening, dried raspberries are removed from the yard and left overnight in a dry room. This will not allow her to drink moisture.

Such drying can last up to about 10 days, depending on the temperature and the presence of the sun. Dried fruit should be folded in cardboard boxes. Use only clean paper as a litter, but in no case a newspaper.

At home, raspberries are dried using a gas stove or a special dryer. If you apply the first option, then you should use the temperature inside no more than 60 degrees. At the same time, it is advisable not to close the oven doors in order to allow moisture to evaporate. If a dryer is used, then a temperature in the range of 55-65 degrees is also set here. Drying duration is no more than one day.

Dried raspberries are perfect for making compotes, souffles, desserts and other culinary products. But the classic option is still tincture and tea. Among all this diversity, there are several useful recipes.

• For tea should brew branches and dried fruit in boiling water for a few minutes. After that, it is advisable to give the broth to insist so that it can absorb all the useful components in itself.
• Preparation of anti-inflammatory tea involves the use of dried berries with dried chamomile. To do this, you will need raspberries 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon of flowers and 2 glasses of water. Components pour water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Before use, cool and strain the broth.
• Tonic tea. Prepare it from raspberry fruit (1 teaspoon), dried leaves and branches (crushed, 1 teaspoon). To obtain the broth, you should pour the components with 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Drink this tea should be an hour before bedtime.