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Strawberries are the most popular and readily available berry in Australia. Their skin is very thin, and is covered in tiny seeds. Strawberries are pinkish-red in colour, with lusciously sweet and juicy flesh. Available in Woolworths all year round, strawberries are delicious eaten fresh in salads, used to decorate cakes and desserts, or cooked in tarts, jams and puddings.
To buy Look for bright coloured, firm strawberries, with no soft patches or blemishes.
To store Strawberries are best eaten as close to purchase as possible, but can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To prepare Wash strawberries before slicing away their green stalks, to prevent water from penetrating the fruit. Place into a bowl of water then lift out and drain on paper towels.
Quick ideas with Strawberries
- For extra-juicy strawberries, slice then sprinkle with a little caster sugar. Stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then use in tarts and fruit salads, or simply enjoy on their own.
- Make a refreshing strawberry smoothie for an after-school snack by blending a handful of hulled strawberries together with half a banana, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 tablespoons thick natural yoghurt and 1 cup cold milk.
- For a great summer dessert, arrange sliced strawberries and kiwifruit over the top of a pavlova then drizzle with passionfruit pulp, or simply serve strawberries by themselves with natural yoghurt or lite ice-cream.
Nutrition Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin helps to heal wounds, as well as helping to maintain healthy gums.
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Quantity per serve (125g) |
Quantity per 100g |
| Energy |
120kJ |
96kJ |
| Protein |
2.1g |
1.7g |
| Fat, total |
0.1g |
0.1g |
| -saturated |
0.0g |
0.0g |
| Carbohydrate |
3.4g |
2.7g |
| -sugars |
3.4g |
2.7g |
| Dietary fibre, total |
0.9g |
0.7g |
| Sodium |
8mg |
6mg |
| Folate |
25mcg |
20mcg |
| Vitamin C |
56mg |
45mg |
| Potassium |
160g |
130mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
Please Note: This information may vary due to seasonal influences and varietal differences. This fact sheet is not a substitute for specific dietary advice. |
