Strawberries are the most popular and readily available berry in Australia. Their skin is very thin, and is covered in tiny seeds. Strawberries are pinkish-red in colour, with lusciously sweet and juicy flesh. Available in Woolworths all year round, strawberries are delicious eaten fresh in salads, used to decorate cakes and desserts, or cooked in tarts, jams and puddings.
To Buy
Look for bright coloured, firm strawberries, with no soft patches or blemishes.
To Store
Strawberries are best eaten as close to purchase as possible, but can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To Prepare
Wash strawberries before slicing away their green stalks, to prevent water from penetrating the fruit. Place into a bowl of water then lift out and drain on paper towels.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin helps to heal wounds, as well as helping to maintain healthy gums.
| Quantity per serve (125g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 120kJ | 96kJ |
| Protein | 2.1g | 1.7g |
| Fat, total | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4g | 2.7g |
| -sugars | 3.4g | 2.7g |
| Dietary fibre, total | 0.9g | 0.7g |
| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
| Folate | 25mcg | 20mcg |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 45mg |
| Potassium | 160g | 130mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
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