Mahalo's expert chef Kristina Jackson teaches you how to choose the perfect strawberry.
Step 1: Inspect the Color
A deep, red color signifies that a strawberry has ripened on the vine and is fresh. Make sure the red goes as far up to the shoulder of the strawberry as possible - the more red, the sweeter the strawberry.
Step 2: Inspect the Size and Taste
While strawberries of all sizes can be great to the taste, the smaller ones are usually sweeter. Taste one to choose the best-tasting option.
Step 3: Look for the Organic
While the taste may not differ, buying organic strawberries assures you that there were no pesticides used in the growing of the fruit. This may be a healthier option for those who can afford it.
Always Choose the Best!
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Kristina Jackson
A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition at Columbia University, natural food chef Kristina Jackson is a certified holistic health and lifestyle consultant. She is also the editor of the blog "The Whole Idea" which, according to Jackson, "takes us on a journey to experience all that life has to offer…naturally. Clean food, good fun and healthy, conscious living."
Strawberry Facts
Strawberries are not berries, but a single fruit found on the stem end of the strawberry plant. It is also the only fruit that has its seeds in its outer skin. This fruit is a good source of vitamin C, folic acid and iron.c They are pungent in aroma due to the fact that strawberries are members of the rose family. Strawberries are also known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and cancer.c
