How can you tell if raspberries are fresh?

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Raspberries that are spoiling will typically become soft and mushy and their color will deteriorate; discard raspberries if mold appears or if the raspberries have an off smell or appearance.

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about 2 to 3 days

One may also ask, how do you keep raspberries from getting mushy? Put the berries on a plate, in a single layer, and cover them with either another paper towel or a piece of cheesecloth. Keep them cool, but dont refrigerate them. Eat them ASAP. If ASAP isnt within two days, then transfer the berries to a cookie tray and put it into the freezer.

One may also ask, are raspberries supposed to be mushy?

Look for berries that are slightly soft, plump and evenly colored. They should appear to have a soft, hazy gloss. Avoid bruised, dented, moldy or damaged fruit. Overripe raspberries look very soft or mushy.

What happens if you eat bad raspberries?

Most of us dont intentionally eat moldy produce, but it can happen without realizing. “If you accidentally eat a piece of fruit with mold, [chances are] nothing is going to happen,” Gravely told HuffPost. “Dont worry about it. Most people wont get sick from eating moldy foods.