Among the Rubus family, few varieties have as many properties as the one produced in Mexico. Discover its benefits and enjoy it more profitably.
In our country some of the most popular and delicious varieties are produced: Ideaus, Strigosus, Occidentalis and Neglectus. This type of berries is recognized in the world for its great nutritional value and low caloric content (only 47 kcal per 100 gr).
Next, we highlight ten facts you probably did not know about this delicious fruit:
- Mexico is one of the most important raspberry producers in the world. At the close of the fifth bimester of 2016, it reported a production of more than 54 tons.
- This fruit is an important source of ellagic acid, substance that due to its characteristics, has been shown to be effective in chemoprevention treatments of some specific types of cancer. All of the above, according to studies conducted by the University of Ohio in the USA.
- In 2015, the export of raspberries from Mexico to the world exceeded 508 million dollars.
- It is curious but, this default is a fruit composed of small fruits. When a structure is integrated by the union of different carpels that form drupes they are known as polidrupas. Raspberries and blackberries have seeds, although we do not perceive them because they are very small.
- Eight States of the Mexican Republic produce it: Baja California, Colima, Mexico City, Puebla, State of Mexico, Jalisco, Hidalgo and Michoacán. However, those that achieved the annual production most at the end of the last quarter of 2016 were: Jalisco, with 38 tons, Baja California, with little more than nine thousand and Michoacán with more than six thousand tons.
- Dark polymorphs, strong blue or black, are a natural source of anthocyanins. Studies show that this substance has antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor therapeutic effects and reduces the chances of developing coronary diseases. All the above, due to its antioxidant activity.
- The production of our country is marketed in 25 countries. According to Sagarpa, the main consumers of Mexican Raspberry are: Italy, USA, Russia, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Canada.
- Raspberries are favorite among people looking to lose weight because, in addition to containing few calories, they contribute up to 6.5 grams of fiber to the daily fiber intake needed. They have everything!
- Among the secrets of the extraordinary quality of production of this fruit are the conditions that allow its growth. Mexico offers: warm to temperate subhumid climate; high relative humidity and average annual temperature between 20.5 ºC (considering that the ideal for its growth and maturity is between 14º and 19º C, the optimal control is solved in an optimal way and with little investment).
- The next time you catch a cold and the doctor recommends you to consume vitamin C, consider eating a good plate of raspberries: every 100 grams contributes, on average, 26 mg of this vitamin. It's almost 44% of the minimum daily consumption needed!
Now that you know a little more about its context and benefits, we can only recommend that you consume it for its delicious taste and of course, for health!
