🍓 Strawberry Tips Every Market Shopper Should Know
How to Clean Strawberries (Properly!):
- Don’t wash until you’re ready to eat – moisture speeds up mold.
- For longer-lasting berries, try a vinegar rinse:
- Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water.
- Soak strawberries for a few minutes, swirl, then rinse with cool water.
- Dry completely and store in a paper towel–lined container, lid cracked.
- Store unwashed berries in the fridge for up to 3–5 days.
- Freezer Tips:
- Rinse, dry, and remove stems.
- Lay flat on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Transfer to freezer-safe bag or container.
- Great for smoothies, sauces, or baking – lasts up to 6 months!
- Health Benefits of Strawberries:
- Packed with vitamin C – just 8 strawberries give more than a day’s worth!
- High in antioxidants, which fight inflammation and support heart health.
- A source of fiber, which helps digestion and keeps you full longer.
- Naturally low in sugar compared to many fruits—sweet but light!
- Fun Strawberry Facts You Might Not Know:
- Strawberries aren’t actually berries—but bananas are!
- They’re the only fruit with seeds on the outside (about 200 per berry!)
- Each strawberry plant can produce up to 1 quart of berries per season.
- Their flavor doesn’t improve after harvest—so always buy fully ripe berries.
- Strawberries belong to the rose family—that’s why they smell so fragrant!