Strawberry smarts
Although strawberries can be found in food stores all year round, like any other product, they are at best when in the season. The strawberries cultivated to the south are at the peak in March, April and May. In the north, he seeks berries in June and July. In the West, the harvest season runs from April to July.
🍓 A mature strawberry will have a sweet and floral fragrance and it will be completely red: the darker the shade, the sweeter is the meat. The strawberries ripen from the tip to the stem, so the candor around the stems may indicate that the berries have not had the right time to mature on the plant. The strawberries do not mature after being collected, so make sure they are already at the desired level of maturity when they choose them.
In addition to the best freshness indicators, the strawberry hood is. If the leaves are bright green, the strawberries are probably fresher.
🍓Buy cultivated locally whenever possible. The strawberries that are sent long distances are often collected to hold during transport, which means that these berries can be inherent or harsh.
The berries of breasts tend to be more juicy and tastier than the biggest ones. The larger berries often contain more water, which dilutes the taste. Although larger berries may seem a better and less work value, the smaller berries deserve the effort.
🍓 Store of strawberries in the most clear drawer of the refrigerator in their shell container or in a partially sealed plastic bag. They will remain fresh for about 5 days.
Do not wash the strawberries or remove the hats until you are ready to eat or use them.
