Strawberries lose their fragrance if stored in too cold a place… What is the proper way to store them?

Strawberries are one of the seasonal fruits that represent winter. Let's learn how to enjoy them more deliciously and healthily.

 

◇Rich in vitamin C

 

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, making them excellent for boosting immunity and preventing colds. Strawberries contain 67mg of vitamin C per 100g, 1.6 times more than tangerines and 2.6 times more than kiwis. This high vitamin C content protects cells from harmful substances and aids wound healing. Furthermore, compared to other sweet fruits, strawberries contain less sugar, which reduces blood sugar spikes.

Strawberries also help prevent cancer. This is because the ellagic acid contained in strawberries suppresses cancer cells by inducing apoptosis. Apoptosis is a natural cellular death process controlled by genes. Ellagic acid is particularly abundant in strawberry seeds. A study in Indianapolis, USA, found that ellagic acid and ellagitannins, abundant in strawberries, also halted the growth of cancer cells in vivo.

◇Strawberries are sensitive to temperature, so preserving moisture is key.

 

Strawberries taste best at 4-5 degrees Celsius. Storing them at a higher temperature will quickly cause them to wilt, and at a lower temperature, they will lose their unique aroma. Strawberries are approximately 89% water, making them vulnerable to temperature changes. A study by the Rural Development Administration found that storing strawberries at 5 degrees Celsius extended their shelf life by 1.5-3 times compared to storing them at 20 degrees Celsius. Results varied depending on the strawberry variety: Geumsil lasted 12 days, Santa, Sukhyang, and Arihyang 10 days, and Seolhyang 9 days. Storing them at temperatures lower than 4-5 degrees Celsius will also cause them to lose their unique sweet aroma.

It's best to store strawberries unwashed, as they will rot more quickly if exposed to moisture. Keeping the stems intact and storing them in an airtight container or covering them with plastic wrap is also a good idea. This will prevent moisture from evaporating from the inside of the strawberries.

 

◇Eating dairy products provides calcium supplementation

 

Strawberries are best eaten raw. Cooking them or blending them in a blender destroys their nutrients. Also, avoid drinking them with tea, such as green or black tea. The tannins in tea, which impart a bitter taste, can alter the vitamins in the strawberries.

Strawberries also pair well with dairy products. Strawberries contain 13mg of calcium per 100g, so eating them with milk, probiotic drinks, yogurt, and other dairy products can help prevent osteoporosis by replenishing calcium. In fact, a 2017 American study found that when obese patients with knee osteoarthritis consumed 50g of a freeze-dried strawberry drink, they experienced reduced inflammatory markers, pain, and cartilage breakdown.

 

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Strawberries are best eaten raw.

It seems to be good for your health too.

Strawberries and dairy products go well together.

 

I think it would be good to put strawberries on yogurt and eat it.

 

Before we knew it, winter was the season for strawberries.

Take care of your strawberries