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Strawberries

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.
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.