Storing strawberries may seem simple task, but often the result is deceptive: mold, soft fruit and waste. The way this fruit is stored directly influences its durability.
Refrigerator is not always the ideal solution
It is common to believe that the fridge is always the safest place to keep strawberries. However, there is essential care to prevent them from spoiling rapidly even inside the cold.
According to the Better Homes and Gardens website, most people make mistakes when storing this delicate fruit. Fortunately, there are effective methods for preserving strawberries longer.
At room temperature, only if it is soon
Ideally, if they are consumed in one to two days, it is to leave them at room temperature, in the original packaging. Outside the fridge, they keep the taste and texture better.
If they are not intended to be eaten immediately, they should then be stored in the refrigerator. Still, you should respect some key steps before putting them in the cold.
Five days in the cold, if treated well
Sonia Gabauer, collaborator of the brand Driscoll’s brand, recommends simple but effective care. The expert, cited by the same source, states that “if stored correctly, strawberries can last up to five days in the refrigerator.”
Avoid early washes
Among the most important recommendations is not to wash the strawberries before keeping them. Moisture favors the appearance of mold and accelerates rotting.
To cut them is to accelerate the end
Another common mistake is to cut the strawberries before storing them. This exposes the fruit pulp and makes them lose freshness faster. They should therefore be kept whole.
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Right container makes a difference
The best practice is to put them in a hermetic container, with absorbent paper in the background, always keeping them dry and separated from other moist foods.
When it comes to consuming strawberries, it is advisable to remove them from the cold in advance, so that they gain room temperature and reveal their flavor.
Too many strawberries? Think about freezing
If the amount of fruit is large and the consumption is not foreseen on the following days, freezing is an excellent option to avoid waste.
To freeze properly, strawberries must be arranged in a tray with parchment paper without overlapping. This prevents them from being glued together.
Own bags are indispensable
Once frozen, they should be transferred to freezing bags, tightly closed and labeled with the date, according to.
Ideas to enjoy frozen strawberries
These strawberries can be used later in smoothies, jams, cakes or other desserts, maintaining part of their nutritional value and characteristic taste.
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