An Oddity...

By DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
United States
January 11, 2026 6:47am CST
I LOVE red raspberries and will eat them fresh off the vine or eat the ones sold in the local grocery store. BUT, I don't like anything flavored with artificial raspberry flavoring. People tell me it's the same flavor but it doesn't taste like it to me! Do you like raspberries and do you like artificial raspberry flavored foods? Raspberries. Photo is mine.
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23 responses
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (126450)
• United States
11 Jan
I love fresh raspberries. If I had to pick a fruit flavor raspberry would be up at the top of my list.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
Hmm... I don't know why I don't like it as a flavoring, but I don't.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (494155)
• Italy
11 Jan
Same as you and I also hate strawberry flavoring, because it's "fake" it's not true that it's the same flavor, not at all.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
I like strawberry flavoring as well as real strawberries. I don't know why I don't like raspberry flavoring.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (494155)
• Italy
12 Jan
@DaddyEvil - I do not even like the taste of fake vanilla.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
@LadyDuck With vanilla, I can't taste a difference. My taste buds aren't "sophisticated" enough to tell a difference.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113620)
• United States
11 Jan
I don’t think I’ve had a lot of raspberry flavored things besides maybe ice cream. I did just get this raspberry flavored chocolate that tastes as close to real raspberries than I’ve ever had. I only had two pieces because I’m not into chocolate, but everyone I give it to always asks where I got it from (someone gave it to me). But there is nothing like fresh raspberries.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
Yeah, raspberry chocolates are a no from me... It's also in some cakes, some drinks (raspberry lemonade (), tea and soda... Blue raspberry is especially nasty!
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51425)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jan
Well, fresh raspberries have their own natural sweetness but raspberry flavoring is mostly just sugar...
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
So I should like raspberry flavoring but I really don't.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (68073)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Jan
Raspberries are so very expensive!!!!! And tasty. I am planning on picking up some when I pick up the cake later.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
Yes, they can be but they're really good! Is today actually your birthday? Happy Birthday!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
@sallypup You're very welcome! I hope your hubby wished you a happy 21st birthday today!
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (68073)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Jan
@DaddyEvil It is my big day and I bought two boxes of raspberries. Thanks!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57014)
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11 Jan
When l drank milkshakes l always chose strawberry flavors. Now l do not use any flavored beverages. I would prefer the natural fruit.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
True, natural fruit is the best flavoring but I will still enjoy some artificial flavorings but not raspberry.
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Sandy
@velvet53 (24420)
• Palisade, Colorado
12 Jan
I do like raspberries and I tried a raspberry flavored drink. It was ok but not the same.
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Sandy
@velvet53 (24420)
• Palisade, Colorado
12 Jan
@DaddyEvil Some of them can be. I tries one and literally threw it away.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
13 Jan
@velvet53 Yeah, I just won't buy them anymore.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
Raspberry flavored drinks always seem to be overpoweringly raspberry to me.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (147562)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Jan
I like fresh raspberries to. They are good fresh or to make muffins with.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
19 Jan
I really only like eating fresh raspberries. When you put them in something, I don't like them very much.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54304)
• United States
21 Jan
I love all berries. Fresh are the best.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54304)
• United States
21 Jan
@DaddyEvil Strawberries and blueberries are my favorites.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
21 Jan
@Tampa_girl7 Mine, too. But I could do without gooseberries.
DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
21 Jan
I wouldn't say I love all berries but I agree that fresh are best.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (130234)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jan
I don't like watermelon flavoring. It is nothing like a real watermelon
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
11 Jan
It depends on what watermelon flavoring is in whether I'll like it or not. Some drinks are okay but not in tea.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (130234)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jan
@DaddyEvil I don't like any of it. Not even candy
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
@wolfgirl569 With candy, I just don't buy raspberry flavored candy at all. Raspberry flavored candy is overpowering to me.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (12547)
• United States
22 Jan
I realized I missed this discussion. They don't taste the same, and those who claim they do, never had a fresh raspberry. They are so good mashed up and used in place of strawberries over angel food cake.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
22 Jan
I prefer them fresh off the vine and all by themselves.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
22 Jan
@noni1959 I've never heard of saskatoon berries.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (12547)
• United States
22 Jan
@DaddyEvil We have so many berries that grow wild here and my favorites are the raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and saskatoon berries.
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (49412)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Jan
I love raspberries. Haven’t had them in a while. I try to stay away from stuff that’s artificially flavored.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
19 Jan
I don't mind most things that are artificially flavored but really don't like artificial raspberry flavoring.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
19 Jan
@lovebuglena A lot of the time you can't get natural flavoring in the US at a decent price.
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (49412)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Jan
@DaddyEvil natural flavoring is better though.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (214871)
• United States
12 Jan
I eat non-dairy raspberry yogurt; but I think it's naturally flavored; and there are seeds in it.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
I don't eat raspberry yogurt. The only way not to get raspberry seeds is not to eat things made with raspberries, as far as I know.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (214871)
• United States
13 Jan
@DaddyEvil No problem with the seeds.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (1357)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
12 Jan
i might not notice the difference between those two cause, i'm looking at the price first and i thought raspberries were dark pink
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
13 Jan
There are two colors of raspberries. They can be the reddish-pink in my photo when ripe or they can be a purple-black color when ripe. Both taste delicious but I prefer the reddish-pink raspberries. Either color of raspberries are expensive in the stores but I will buy them anyway.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (1357)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 Jan
@DaddyEvil you are right, they are expensive but are so good so you have to buy them; i do that too. o, so many colours.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (10126)
• Philippines
12 Jan
Wow! It makes me want to have one. but I guess it is hard to buy one here in a tropical country.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
13 Jan
I would share with you if I could... And you might find raspberries in your country but they'd be even more expensive than they are here. The red ones in my photo can grow in a tropical climate. (As long as they're in a protected area, they also grow in my country.)
Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
I am exactly the same, it tastes artificial to me and I don't care for it. Raspberries have always been my favorite fruit!!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
Oh, nice! Raspberries aren't my favorite fruit (that's peaches) but raspberries are in my top five fruits.
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (88904)
• United States
13 Jan
Raspberries are my favorite when it comes to berries and yes, I do like anything raspberry flavored especially jam. I've been getting this raspberry jam (Stonewall Kitchen brand) from Walmart (a little pricey) but it doesn't taste artificial to me. Cheaper brands of raspberry jelly/jam do though
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
13 Jan
HEY! That's the brand of raspberry jam Pretty buys and eats! She gets it at Walmart, too. Of course, I won't eat it but she loves it.
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (21637)
• United States
13 Jan
I have had raspberries before and I didn't really like them. I do like raspberry flavored stuff though.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
13 Jan
I'm glad you've tried them, even if you didn't like them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (372797)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan
I like cherries but don't like glace cherries which is a bit similar to what you're saying. And I love chocolate but I'm not so keen on chocolate cake or biscuits/cookies with chocolate in them.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
12 Jan
You're right, that is odd. I don't eat chocolate cake but will eat chocolate almost anything else. I can only conclude that everybody has odd likes and dislikes from this discussion.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (8313)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan
I love fresh raspberries. I drink a juice called cherries and berries …partly raspberry ….thats nice. I have raspberry jam / jelly and raspberry jelly / jello
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168849)
• United States
19 Jan
I love eating fresh raspberries but really don't like them made into something. Pretty has raspberry jelly/jam in the fridge.