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Strawberries
"Sweetness in every bite"
Sweet and luscious strawberries, a favorite among fruit lovers for their irresistible taste and enticing aroma.
Also known as
Fraises, Garden strawberry, Wild strawberry
Botanical name
Fragaria ananassa
Product Details
PLU Code
94323
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Berries › Bulk
Origin
The strawberry species is of American origin and was first cultivated in France in the 18th century, then in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 7 days
Status
Approved
About Strawberries
Strawberries are typically grown as a warm-season crop and are highly perishable.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for strawberries:
They are low in calories, one hundred grams of strawberries provide about 33 calories.
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, containing about 59 milligrams per 100 grams.
One hundred grams of strawberries also contain about 2 grams of dietary fiber.
Strawberries are good sources of potassium, containing about 153 milligrams per 100 grams.
They also contain about 0.5 grams of fat, 0.7 grams of protein, and 7.7 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams.
Strawberries have a high water content, about 91 grams per 100 grams.
Their main sugar is fructose and glucose.
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
Clamshells, corrugated boxes or shallow containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss; lined with absorbent material to absorb excess moisture
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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