How to choose high-quality strawberries without “chemicals”: what signs to pay attention to
Tasty, aromatic, juicy and sweet berries are an excellent ingredient for dessert and a source of vitamins.
But not every strawberry on the counter is so useful. Summer residents who grow berries do not doubt their harvest, but those who are forced to buy berries are afraid of being deceived.
How to choose strawberries
Preference is given to dry berries of uniform color without signs of decay. In addition, pay attention to 3 more nuances.
1. The brighter the strawberry, the more vitamins it contains. Dark berries contain the pigment anthocyanin, which has an anti-inflammatory effect and fights aging.
Experts do not recommend buying unnaturally bright and "shiny" fruits. There is a possibility that they are stuffed with chemicals.
2. Smell is one of the best and easiest ways to find a quality product. Natural berries smell so good that you can smell them from a decent distance. Such strawberries have a persistent and pleasant smell.
3. The stalk of a quality berry is green. But if there is a white stripe on it, it means that the strawberry was treated with pesticides.
Interesting fact: if there is a gap between the pulp and the leaves, the strawberry is sweet, and if the leaves are tightly attached to the berry, it is sour.
