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General Produce
Berries, Strawberries
Flats, trays, and half-trays containing clamshells of various counts
Strawberries should be plump, firm, bright red, and have a natural shine. Caps should be fresh, green, and intact. Avoid green or white berries, or those that are mushy, shriveled, or leaky.
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32° F/1° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Proper storage is critical to shelf-life. For every hour outside of temperature, strawberries lose a day of shelf-life.
Loss of color/flavor and shriveling can occur if berries are stored for long periods of time; use soon after receiving.
To avoid internal breakdown and decay, store berries properly and rinse immediately prior to use.
- Combine chopped strawberries with cubed avocados, diced onions, minced jalapeno chiles, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt; serve with tortilla chips.
- Drop whole strawberries into lemonade, orange juice, Champagne, and ice water.
Nutritional Information
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
