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Strawberries
Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are of consistent quality and size, and have an attached lid for easy opening and re-closing.
Product Details
Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Storage Temperature:
32°F (0°C)
Ethylene Producing:
Yes
Ethylene Sensitive:
No
Kosher:
No
Available Offerings from Markon for Strawberries
Description | Net Weight | Pack | GTIN | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Strawberries | 8 pounds or 4 kilograms | 2/4# | 1 06 11628 92681 7 | 6 11628 92681 0 |
Strawberries | 8 pounds or 4 kilograms | 8/1# | 1 06 11628 92682 4 | 6 11628 92682 7 |
Strawberries | 8 pounds or 4 kilograms | 4/2# | 1 06 11628 92680 0 | 6 11628 92680 3 |
Strawberries, Recyclable Clamshell | 8 pounds or kilograms | 4/2# | 1 06 11628 92684 8 | 6 11628 92684 1 |
Strawberries, Recyclable Clamshell | 8 pounds or 4 kilograms | 4/2# | 1 06 11628 92684 8 | 6 11628 92684 1 |
Storage Tips:
Proper storage temperature of strawberries is critical to shelf life; recommended temperature is 32°F (1°C). Do not rinse berries or remove caps before refrigeration - doing so can cause premature breakdown.
Handling Tips:
Do not rinse berries or remove caps before storage - doing so can cause premature breakdown. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.
General Usage Ideas
- Toss together RSS Orange Sections, sliced MFC Strawberries, opal basil, and brown sugar; serve on buffets or with sandwiches
- Mix chopped MFC Strawberries, cubed Hass avocados, minced MFC Red Onions, minced jalapeno chile peppers, RSS Washed & Trimmed Cilantro, and RSS Lime Juice; serve with grilled snapper
- Purée MFC Strawberries, buttermilk, and sugar; pour through a sieve; sprinkle with gelatin, pour into molds, and chill; serve panna cotta with sliced MFC Strawberries
Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:
- Marinate sliced MFC Strawberries in balsamic vinegar and sugar; serve with Amaretti cookies
- Layer hazelnut cake with sliced MFC Strawberries and chocolate ganache
- Top mascarpone cheesecake with chopped almonds, toffee pieces, and halved MFC Strawberries
Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:
- Blend together bananas, MFC Strawberries, MFC Flavor Packed Golden Pineapples, and RSS Proprietary Blend Orange Juice; serve smoothie with strawberry garnish
- Stir together RSS Proprietary Orange Juice, RSS Lemonade, peach nectar, chopped MFC Golden Pineapple, sliced MFC Strawberries, and chopped MFC Oranges; serve punch with fruit garnish
- Layer sliced MFC Strawberries and lime curd (made with RSS Lime Juice) between tuiles; top with whipped cream, lime zest, and whole strawberry
Did You Know?
The average strawberry is covered with over 200 seeds. Source: California Strawberry Commission. Availability: Feb-June - Oxnard, California; Jul-Oct - Watsonville, California.