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Strawberries are 2-5 inches long, soft, red, plump and heart-shaped. At the peak of ripeness, they are usually bright red, though it varies with different varieties. They are sweet and juicy, and the seeds are found on the outside of the berry. On average, every strawberry has 200 seeds. Good strawberries have a fresh smell and are plump.
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LET US PRODUCE carries the most extensive varieties and the best quality of strawberries! Strawberries are classified as a berry, and there are close to 600 different varieties. Some examples of those varieties are:
Albion
Albions have darker fruit color, both internally and externally, and a consistently sweeter flavor than most strawberries.
Aroma
Aromas have large, firm fruit has great flavor, with good color and a bright sheen.
Everbearer
Everbearers are large and bright scarlet red, have firm flesh, plenty of juice, and a delightful sweet flavor.
Garden Strawberry
Garden Strawberries are the most common U.S. variety. It is a large, hardy berry that has a recognized traditional strawberry flavor.
Nutritious and Delicious!
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, and just 100 grams of strawberries contains a days worth of it!
The seeds covering the outside are rich in dietary fiber.
They are also a good source of folate, a B vitamin.
Strawberries are naturally sweet because of fructose, nature's sugar.
Common Ways To Cook
Roasted
Roasting strawberries correctly can perfectly caramelize them, and you can add a little sugar into the mix if you want!
Stewed
Creates a delicious topping for ice cream, waffles, and many other things.
Sauteed
Sauteed with maple syrup and orange zest creates a perfect topping for various foods.
Tasty Recipes
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Leather
Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pie
Berry Interesting
According to the USDA, strawberries are the third most valuable (non-citrus) fruit crop grown in the US, behind grapes and apples.
Strawberries were one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorites; he grew the fruit at his Virginia estate, Monticello.
Current research suggests that eating just 8 strawberries a day can improve heart health, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, reduce the risk of cancers and even improve cognitive function.
The American Indians introduced the Colonists to strawberries. The crushed berries were mixed with cornmeal and baked into bread. After trying this bread, Colonists developed their own version of the recipe and created Strawberry Shortcake.