Strawberries Berries
"Classic Strawberry Fruit"
Strawberries are a berry fruit listed under the market type “Strawberries.”
Also known as
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Botanical name
Fragaria ananassa
Product Details
PLU Code
4249
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Berries › Bulk 3-pack (3 pints)
Origin
Europe
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 7 days
Status
Approved
About Strawberries Berries
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
Strawberries, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 167762, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 32 kcal; Protein: 0.67 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 7.68 g; Dietary fiber: 2 g; Vitamin C: 58.8 mg; Folate: 24 µg; Total sugars: 4.89 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh strawberries. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or clamshells to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 7 days
Storage Notes: Decay, mainly gray mold, is the biggest cause of loss, so cool berries promptly, keep them near freezing, avoid injury and remove damaged fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 559-561.
Applies to: fresh strawberries.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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