Strawberry

FruitBerrySweetTartFragrantJuicyFreshBerry-like

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 32
Protein (g): 0.67
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbs (g): 7.68
Fiber (g): 2
Sodium (mg): 1

High water content with modest sugars; vitamin C levels vary by cultivar and ripeness.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 4 days
Frozen: up to 300 days

A strawberry is a small, heart-shaped red fruit with tiny seeds embedded on its surface. Its juicy, sweet-tart flesh and perfumed aroma suit fresh eating, baking, and drinks. It softens quickly with heat, making it ideal for quick jams, compotes, and sauces, and is commonly sold fresh, frozen, or dried.

The modern garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) emerged in 18th-century Europe from hybridization of North American and Chilean species. It spread through temperate regions worldwide and features prominently in European, North American, and Japanese cuisines. Commercial production uses field and protected cultivation to extend seasons.