These signs indicate the presence of nitrates in strawberries: pay attention before buying
Strawberries have already appeared in markets and stores. Many, missing the delicacy given by the earth, are rushing to buy the berry.
But in doing so, these same many people are taking a risk – early strawberries can contain much more nitrates than the permissible norm.
Why? Because they stimulate growth by adding large amounts of fertilizer.
Next, we will tell you about the signs that will definitely let you know that strawberries contain nitrates, and, accordingly, it is better to refuse to buy them.
It is important to note here: if each individual sign in itself is not a “verdict” and, by the way, may be inaccurate, then all together they will, with a high degree of probability, “tell” the truth - the berries contain a large amount of nitrates.
The first sign is the huge size of the strawberries. Even in large varieties, in addition to large berries, there are medium and small ones.
Therefore, if the seller offers you only huge-sized strawberries, you should be concerned.
The second sign is a pale stalk and leaves at its base. These parts should be saturated.
The third sign is pale flesh. As a rule, this is the case with those berries that the plant has produced as a result of abundant watering and excessive feeding with fertilizers.
The fourth sign is no aroma. The smell of strawberries is not only pleasant, it also indicates that they have received enough sun and warmth.
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