Red aromatic berries with seeds on the outside skin. A variety of size, colour and shapes available. Eat fresh in hand, fruit salads, platters, and decoration for many desserts and cakes.
Selection: Choose clean bright red fruit. A fresh, bright, green calyx should be attached. Check the base of punnet for mould or moisture from overripe fruit.
Storage: Store covered under refrigeration. Use as soon as possible due to rapid deterioration.
Preparation: Wash and dry well on absorbent paper if necessary. Remove the green calyx with a sharp knife.
Serving Suggestion: Halve strawberries and put onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and grill.
Try these recipes that include strawberries:
For other berries see:
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C. One cup of strawberries provides one serve of fruit. Serving size: 1 cup, 161 g
Energy
148.1 kJ
92.0 kJ
Protein
2.7 g
1.7 g
Fat -saturated
0.2 g 0.0 g
0.1 g 0.0 g
Carbohydrate -sugars
4.3 g 4.3 g
2.7 g 2.7 g
Fibre
2.3 g
1.4 g
Sodium
9.7 mg
6.0 mg
Folate
119.1 ug (30% RDI*)
74.0 ug
Vitamin C
72.5 mg (161 % RDI)
45.0 mg
Strawberry, raw
*Recommended Dietary Intake
Fat free
Low sugar
Contains fibre
Very low salt
Good source of folate
Good source of vitamin C