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Strawberries

Sweet, fragrant red berries with seeds on the outside; eaten fresh and used in desserts, jams and smoothies.

Also called: strawberry, çilek, fresas

A kind of berries

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Photo: Ivar Leidus, via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

What it is

Strawberries are cone- or heart-shaped red fruits dotted with tiny seeds on the surface and topped with a green leafy calyx. Ripe ones are red right to the shoulder, glossy and fragrant. Small wild or alpine strawberries are much more aromatic. They do not ripen further after picking.

Fragaria × ananassa

How it’s used

  • Eaten fresh with cream or in fruit salads
  • Layered in shortcake, pavlova and tarts
  • Cooked into jam and compote
  • Blended into smoothies and milkshakes

Characteristics

Taste
Sweet, juicy and lightly tart.
Aroma
Sweet and fragrant when ripe.
Sold as
fresh, frozen, dried
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw, Suitable for baking

Storage

Refrigerated. Refrigerate unwashed with the green tops on; eat within a few days and remove any mouldy berries straight away. Bring to room temperature for the best flavour.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
32 kcal
Protein
0.67 g
Carbohydrate
7.68 g
Fat
0.3 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugars
4.89 g

USDA FoodData Central: Strawberries, raw.

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

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