Last Updated: May 5, 2023 @ 1:45 pm.

What are the best freeze-dried raspberries? To find out, we did a blind taste test with seven brands. Which had the best flavor? Crunch? Texture? Here are the ones that we thought were best. FYI: We've been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don't take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!


Finding the Best Freeze Dried Raspberries: Our Taste Tests!

We love freeze dried raspberries! Great for snacks or baking, freeze dried raspberries are also fantastic as an ice cream topping or to mix into smoothies. Like this:

Best Freeze Dried Raspberries smoothies

Of course, the key advantage here is the ability to use these raspberries year-round, even if fresh raspberries are in short supply. 

To find the best freeze dried raspberries, we did a blind taste test. We found this is the most fair way of judging flavor and crunch, so we’re not influenced by brand names or packaging.

Speaking of packaging, there are two basic choices here: resealable pouch or can. The latter is great for larger quantities with one caveat: you may need a can opener! 

After all our tasting, here are the best bets:

Best Budget-Friendly

Fresh and tasty
Loved the flavor and aroma of these raspberries, which were somewhat larger in size compared to other brands we tried.

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Best Whole Berries

Long shelf life
The texture and shape of these pricey berries impressed us—and they would go nicely in pancakes. Caveat: can requires a can opener.

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Best Tart Flavor

Nice crunch
For those folks who prefer more tart flavor notes, these raspberries would be our top pick. Yes, they are pricey but we liked the overall flavor and long shelf life.

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