Raspberry gelatin
70 kcal per 100 g
Category: Sweets and Sweeteners
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 17g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Total fats | 0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Raspberry gelatin is a sweet and aromatic ingredient commonly used in baking and desserts. It is a gelatinous preparation made with raspberry juice or puree, sugar, and gelatin, which solidifies into a firm yet soft texture, ideal for mousses, tarts, decorative gelatins, or as a filling in various recipes.
Origin: Gelatin as a technique has ancient roots in European cuisine, although the use of fruits like raspberries to flavor gelatins is a practice that has become popular worldwide thanks to the versatility and distinctive flavor of this berry.
Properties: Raspberry gelatin provides a fresh and slightly acidic flavor, typical of the fruit, along with a vibrant red color that enhances the visual appeal of desserts. Being made primarily with fruit, it provides natural antioxidants from raspberries, such as vitamins C and E, and phenolic compounds.
Synonyms in Hispanic America: in different regions, raspberry gelatin may also be called blackberry gelatin when a similar fruit is used or raspberry-flavored gelatin. In some places, it is simply called red fruit gelatin to encompass this variety.