Strawberry

Usage

Desserts, baking, juicing, ice cream, sorbets, pies, shortcakes, jams and jellies.

Selection

Good-quality Strawberries should be firm (but not rock-hard), evenly shaped and medium to large in size. Strawberry coloring should be even and bright red. Avoid berries that are wrinkled, soft, spotted with mold or leaking juice. Berries with more than a touch of green or white around the caps do not ripen well after they are picked.

Storage

Always store berries in your refrigerator and wash just prior to use in order to prevent molding.

Ripening

After picking, berries will get more juicy, but their sugar content does not increase much.