When picking raspberries, gently grasp the berry between your finger and thumb and pull. When a raspberry is fully ripe, it will easily fall into your hand using this method.

If it is hard to detach, the berry is not yet ripe.

Another way to identify ripe berries is by color. Raspberries do not further ripen after picking, so only pick the fully red ones!

Store your fresh berries in a shallow container as piling them in a deep container will cause them to deteriorate more quickly.

If possible, store the berries unwashed, and wash right before eating. 

Berries will last three to five days in the refrigerator.