Haskaps

 The fruit is a blue colored elongated berry about 1 cm in diameter. “Haskap” is the name given to this fruit by the Japanese. Other names include edible honeysuckle, blue honeysuckle and honeyberry. The species is native to northern Japan, Russia and Canada. 
Once frozen, Haskap skin, simply melts away in the mouth.  This makes it smoother in dairy products.
 
Great muffins and jam – skin disintegrates when cooked.
 
Similar or greater levels of antioxidants compared to blueberries (4 times greater)
 
Amateur wine makers have claimed it to the fruit most like grapes for wine making, but with a difference.
 
Ice cream, sauces, and candies; any product made from Saskatoons or blueberries can be made with Haskaps.
 
Kills cancer cells and stimulates the body to produce anti-cancer cells already in the body.
 
Can be used in processed products:  pastries, jam, juice, wine, ice cream, yogurt, sauces and candies.

Raspberries

 
Daily consumption of 3 or more servings has been seen to lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Restrains proliferation of cancer cells.
Neutralizes free radicals in the body, thus prevents damage to cell membranes and other structures.
Reduces the risk of heart disease and also delays the effects of aging.
One of the few fluids whose consumption would not have much effect on the body’s blood sugar levels.
Regular consumption is good for those suffering from inflammation and pain.
 Top 10 ways to Enjoy Raspberries:
Make raspberry salsa to use with grilled fish, shrimp or chicken.
Garnish a Spritzer
Berry Salad – salad just using berries.
Popsicles with a punch.
Smoothies
Raspberry Sauce
Muffins & Breads
Top of yogurt
Top dress your salad
Fresh, raw.

Nutrition of Raspberries
 
100 gm of Raspberries
 
43% of daily recommend intake of Vitamin C
2% of daily recommend intake of Vitamin E
13% of daily recommend intake of Vitamin K (?)
2% of daily recommend intake of Thiamin
2% of daily recommend intake of Riboflavin
2% of daily recommend intake of Niacin
2% of daily recommend intake of Vitamin B6
5% of daily recommend intake of Folate
2% of daily recommend intake of Calcium
3% of daily recommend intake of Iron
5% of daily recommend intake of Magnesium
6% of daily recommend intake of Potassium
2% of daily recommend intake of Zinc
4% of daily recommend intake of Copper
33% of daily recommend intake of Manganese 

  Nutrition & Benefits of Saskatoons
 
A 100 gm (3/4 cup) serving of Saskatoons will supply:
22.3% of daily recommend intake of Iron
11% of daily recommended intake of Calcium
20% of daily recommended intake of Carotene
   1% of daily recommended intake of Vitamin C
10% of daily recommended intake of Potassium
  2.5% of daily recommended intake of Zinc
33.8% of daily recommended intake of Manganese
  1.1% of daily recommended intake of Phosphorus
10% of daily recommended intake of Magnesium

Saskatoons

 
Say thanks with Saskatoons!
Make your favorite Saskatoon recipe & wrap it up prettily to gift away.
They’ll love you for it.
 
Antioxidants may help prevent heart disease, stroke, cancer, cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses associated with aging.
 
How can Saskatoons be Eaten?
Eat plain, dried, covered with chocolate, or mixed into recipes.  They work well in pies, tarts, preserves, jams, muffins, quick breads, pancakes, in syrup, or anywhere you would use other berries.
 
When you are cooking or baking with these berries, almond extract really helps bring out their flavour.  When you buy the berries frozen, do not thaw them before using them, but rather use the frozen berries. If you want to make jam from the berries, do not boil them with sugar because this will cause them to harden instead of becoming soft.