Strawberries

Red strawberries have a bright crimson colour and a heart-shaped appearance. When you bite into these large and juicy fruits, they taste pleasantly sweet with a slight acidity, the sugar content ranging from sweet and tart to candy-like depending on the season. Strawberries are a versatile fruit that can be used in both sweet and savoury, cooked and raw dishes. They can be combined with most other berries, but due to their higher moisture content, some recipes may need to be adjusted.

STORAGE

Remove overripe or mouldy berries, as they will cause the entire batch to spoil more quickly. Do not wash strawberries until you are ready to eat them, as washing them without eating them will expose them to mould. It is also a good idea to take them out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before eating them. They taste even better at room temperature!

FUN FACTS & TIPS

A clinical study has shown that the average person should eat 8 strawberries a day, as this has significant benefits, such as improved heart and brain health, lower risk of various cancers, and better management of type 2 diabetes. Due to their low sugar content, they are also considered a healthy food that can be consumed in large quantities compared to other sweet tasting fruits.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Protect your heart
• Increase hdl (good) cholesterol
• Lower your blood pressure
• Protects against cancer
• Low in calories, high in fibre
• Anti-aging properties
• Rich in antioxidants

A good source of antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E and the B-complex group as well as minerals such as, potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron and iodine.

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