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8/14/09 2:16 A

Here is some more info on strawberries
Selection, Storage and Handling

Pick 'em Right
Look for strawberries that are plump, bright red in color and have fresh green caps.

Keep 'em Cool
To maintain flavor, store strawberries loosely covered and unwashed in the refrigerator. Just before eating, rinse with cool water.

Strawberry Weights & Conversions
One 16-ounce clamshell container = 3 cups or about 18 whole berries, therefore: 1 pint (2 cups) = 11 ounces or about 12 whole berries

Take note: weight to volume ratio changes if berries are halved, quartered, sliced etc. (See below)

1 (16 oz.) clamshell package equals approximately:
Whole Un-stemmed:
18 each 17.2 ounces or
3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Whole Stemmed:
15.5 ounces or
3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Halved:
15.5 ounces or
3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Quartered:
15.5 ounces or
3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Sliced:
15.5 ounces or
3 rounded cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Chopped:
15.5 ounces or
3 cups or
1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries

Pureed:
15 ounces or
1 3/4 cups

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8/14/09 2:06 A

I'm going to continue my endeavor for organic strawberries, but no luck yet. I know tomatoes, and cucumbers taste so much better. I would probably love the berries. They are my new weakness, anyway. I would rather have them than chocolate.

Edited by: SHERRY822 at: 8/14/2009 (02:08)

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8/9/09 7:54 P

About 2 years ago I was in hunt for a good snack while I was out...and chose organic strawberries..they were the very best I have ever ever tasted!!! Of all the organic I have tried, the strawberries have been the very best.
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8/9/09 5:27 P

Believe it or not, I live in Florida, just outside of Plant City, the strawberry capital, and haven't found organic strawberries anywhere. I bet they taste alot better than the regular ones don't they?

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8/9/09 4:28 P

Yes!!! Organic ones are the very best!

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8/9/09 4:03 P

The Superfood of the week is Strawberries. These little red gems pack a big punch, for your health. Don't believe me? Check out this link, and be amazed. How about some recipes using Strawberries on the recipe swap thread? Anybody have one?

www.healthassist.net/blog/food/strawberrie
s-health-benefits/