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A large, juicy, red berry that is very sweet when ripe and grows on a spreading, stemless plant. Strawberries are eaten raw, used as an ingredient in many salads and desserts, and are also one of the most popular flavorings in candies and other sweet products. Dried strawberries, which make sweet, chewy treats, are also quite common and are often added to snack mixes. Wild Strawberries, which the French consider a delicacy and refer to as "Fraise des Bois" or "strawberry of the woods", are much smaller than the garden variety with much less fruit in each berry. However, the wild variety does provide a significant amount of flavor and are best prepared for food dishes that do not require cooking or any heat prior to serving.
When storing fresh strawberries, refrain from washing them until they are being prepared for serving. Keep the berries refrigerated and if possible, place a layer of paper toweling between either layer of berries. When preparing, keep the leaf cap attached as long as possible. The strawberry can be washed with a light spray of cool water and then allowed to reach room temperature before serving. Leaving the cap attached as long as possible keeps the berry from absorbing too much water, while warming the berry up to room temperature enables to berry to provide the best flavor possible.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 50 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 12g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 9g |
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| Potassium 146mg |
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| Sodium 4mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 item 6.279 oz |
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| Calories 158 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 3g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 28g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 25g |
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| Potassium 173mg |
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| Sodium 47mg |
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| Cholesterol 13mg |
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| Serving Size 12 fl oz cup child size |
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| Calories 158 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 4g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 26g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 23g |
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| Potassium 184mg |
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| Sodium 49mg |
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| Cholesterol 14mg |
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Strawberry term - Related Content |
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Strawberries are an easy garnish for summer desserts. With a paring knife, slice strawberry from a point slightly below the top stem to the bottom. Continue making thin slits ... |
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Strawberry Preparation | Strawberry Cooking | Freezing Strawberries | Tips
Strawberries
Large, juicy, red berries that are very sweet when ripe and grow on a ... |
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Rinse strawberries thorougly to remove dirt and dust.
Allow the strawberries to dry completely. If there is any moisture left, the chocolate ... |
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| A tool with a round serrated end that is used to remove the stem and core of strawberries and tomatoes. The sharp serrated end work well to dig in at the stem end and remove the ... |
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| Most often the Huller is a stainless steel tool used to remove the stem and core of a strawberry while leaving the outside of the berry whole. For most Strawberry Hullers, this ... |
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