Strawberries
Brochure
Classification of Fruit
* Strawberries are part of the BERRY family.
* Strawberries come from the root of their plant.
* Other fruits in the same family as Strawberries are Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries.
Consumer Information
When Purchasing
* When purchasing Strawberries look for the stem cap which should still be attached.
* Strawberries should also have a rich red color.
Storing Strawberries
* should be dry
* should not be bunched up on one another
* sealed tightly
Forms in which Strawberries can be Purchased
* Fresh
*Frozen
* Jam
Serving size
* Fresh - 1 Cup
* Frozen - 1 Cup
* Jam - 1/8 Cup
Nutritional Information
Nutrients found in Strawberries
* Vitamin C
* Dietary Fiber
* Potassium
* Magnesium
How those Nutrients help the body
* Vitamin C - helps the Immune System, and helps Cardiovascular Disease
* Dietary Fiber - Normalizes bowel movements, Helps maintain bowel health, and help lower cholesterol levels.
* Potassium - Helps the heart beat, helps with the movement of muscles, and Helps filter blood.
* Magnesium - Prevents constipation
Preparation Tips
* Wash right before they will be used ( NOT BEFORE )
* Wash in chill water ( LEAVE ON THE STEM )
* Pat the Strawberries dry
* Then remove the Stem
- Note that if the stem is removed Before washing the Strawberries will absorb liquid and the quality of the strawberry will degrade.
RECIPE
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries, divided
1. In a food processor or blender, place 1 cup of the strawberries. Cover and process or blend till finely chopped.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in chopped strawberries and the water. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly; remove from heat and cool.
3. Prepare pudding mix as directed on package using 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir pineapple into warm pudding and pour into pastry shell. Halve remaining strawberries and arrange over the filling in 2 to 3 rows around the outer edge of the pie. Top pie with strawberry mixture. Loosely cover and chill 3 hours or till firm. Top each serving with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Makes 8 servings.
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Sources
http://www.fruitsinfo.com/fruitsinfo_search.php?textfield=strawberries&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessory_fruit
http://www.californiastrawberries.com/health_and_nutrition/whats_in_a_strawberry
http://www.marinmamacooks.com/2013/05/how-to-keep-strawberries-fresh/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=whfkitqa&dbid=92
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/364087951098700390/
http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/pies/tropical-strawberry-pie