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RASPBERRY SEED POWDER

Raspberry seed powder is an excellent source of fiber, calcium, iron and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The naturally high content of soluble and insoluble fiber supports a healthy balance of intestinal microflora.

It is recommended to use 1 teaspoon of powder per 200g of food as a supplement in smoothies, yogurt, porridge, baked goods.

Adding raspberry products to your menu helps reduce the risk of cancer and obesity, regulate metabolism and improve cholesterol and sugar levels.

The product has been developed within the framework of the Estonian Rural Development Plan 2014-2020 and as a part of a project supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

LAURA ORO`S RECIPES WITH RASPBERRY SEED POWDER

Dragon fruit-coconut smoothie

You will need:

  • 1 medium banana
  • 100 g of frozen dragon fruit
  • 30 g of frozen sour berries (red currants, cranberries, etc.)
  • 1 tbsp of VOH raspberry seed powder
  • 1-2 dried dates
  • 0.5 dl coconut milk
  • To serve: muesli, coconut flakes and raspberries

Preparation:

  1. Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. If your blender is not very powerful, let it stand for about 5 minutes before blending so that the frozen fruits become a little softer.
  2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and serve with muesli, coconut flakes and raspberries.

Recommendation: Start blending iced and thick smoothies at a lower speed.

Banana bread with chocolate chips and raspberry cream

You will need:

  • 1 medium banana
  • 100 g of frozen dragon fruit
  • 30 g of frozen sour berries (red currants, cranberries, etc.)
  • 1 tbsp of VOH raspberry seed powder
  • 1-2 dried dates
  • 0.5 dl coconut milk
  • To serve: muesli, coconut flakes and raspberries

Preparation:

  1. Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. If your blender is not very powerful, let it stand for about 5 minutes before blending so that the frozen fruits become a little softer.
  2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and serve with muesli, coconut flakes and raspberries.

Recommendation: Start blending iced and thick smoothies at a lower speed.

Banana bread with chocolate chips and raspberry cream

You will need:

  • 3 medium overripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 100 g of melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 100 g of Greek yogurt
  • 200 g of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 tablespoons of VOH raspberry seed powder
  • 60 g of chopped chocolate
  • 50 g of Greek yogurt
  • 100 g of cream cheese
  • 20 g of powdered sugar
  • 70 g of fresh or thawed raspberries
  • 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Preparation:

  1. Mash the bananas with a fork into a smooth mass, beat in the eggs.
  2. Mix in sugar, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla extract and Greek yogurt.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, soda, salt and VOH raspberry seed powder.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix everything together.
  5. Pour the dough into a baking dish lined with baking paper and bake in a 175-degree oven for approx. 50 minutes. You can check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the banana bread and when you pull it out, it remains clean.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the dish.
  7. Mix room temperature cream cheese, Greek yogurt and powdered sugar with a mixer.
  8. Add crushed raspberries and vanilla extract to the cream, mix until smooth.
  9. When the banana bread has cooled down enough, take it out of the mold, spread raspberry cream on top and decorate with fresh raspberries.

Recommendation: If you know you won’t be able to eat the whole banana bread at once, I recommend serving the cream on a cut slice instead.

Rasberry seed oil

We extract oil from raspberry seeds, which is rich in vitamins E and A. In addition, the oil is rich in omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Raspberry seeds also contain ellagic acid, which has potential anti-cancer effects.

Uses of Raspberry Seed Oil:

For face and lips: use a few drops in the morning and evening. A moisturizer that absorbs very well and does not leave the skin oily. Can be used neat or mixed into cream or makeup remover

For hair: Add 2-3 drops to shampoo or conditioner, or use a few drops neat on hair ends or scalp.

For the body: mix a few drops with body lotion, sunscreen or bath or shower gel. Or use neat as a body oil.

7 good properties of raspberry seed oil:

  • Rich content of vitamin E: an antioxidant that protects skin cells from lipid oxidation, slows down the aging process of the skin
  • Natural sunscreen: offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays
  • Carotenoids protect the skin from harmful environmental influences and contribute to cell renewal
  • The rich content of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids contributes to cell renewal, heals, reduces skin redness, rashes, ensures skin elasticity and tone, and moisturizes the skin
  • Anti-inflammatory properties help soothe skin irritations and eczema
  • Ellagic acid protects collagen and reduces skin inflammation, which in turn reduces the harmful effects of sunlight on the skin
  • Phytosterols protect and contribute to the regeneration of collagen in the skin, which helps improve skin hydration, elasticity, reduces wrinkles and ensures a more youthful appearance of the skin

The product was developed in cooperation with the EEC Polli Gardening Research Center.

We carried out technology and product development activities for the use of raspberry seed powder and oil between October 2021 and December 2023 in the framework of the Estonian Rural Development Plan 2014-2020 and the project “Raspberry Seed Processing Technology and Product Prototype Development” supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

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