The pressed essence of raspberries, Rubus idaeus, in liquid form. Vivid red, aromatic, and sweet-tart, it carries the berry’s vitamin C, anthocyanins, and ellagitannins into beverages, jellies, sauces, and natural color applications. Makers press the fragile fruit immediately after harvest, then clarify or leave cloudy by style and pasteurize for stability. Because the raw material perishes within hours, freezing or aseptic storage bridges the season, and blenders standardize sweetness and acidity so every batch tastes of fresh berries. Its natural pigments also serve as colorants in confectionery and dairy products.