Unfortunately, the most long-awaited berry, strawberries, are simply not designed for transportation in a ripe form and long-term storage.
This is the most delicate and perishable product that can be invented. The only thing a housewife can do is try to extend its shelf life with the help of culinary tricks.
We will tell you how long you can store strawberries and how to do it correctly.
General rules
1. Berries with stems, not overripe and moderately firm are left for storage.
2. Strawberries quickly become moldy, so the berries need to be sorted regularly and carefully.
3. Do not wash berries before placing them in the refrigerator, as this will speed up spoilage.
4. Do not cover the container with berries with a lid.
5. It is best to buy and store berries in wooden trays or plastic containers with holes for ventilation.
6. Keep berries away from other foods and fruits.
How long does strawberry last?
In the refrigerator at a temperature no higher than 2 degrees Celsius, strawberries are stored for no more than a week, and at a temperature of +2 to +6, a maximum of 3 days.
In the freezer at -18 degrees, berries can be stored for up to a year. At -15 up to 6 months, and at -12 degrees Celsius up to 3 months. This applies to whole berries, crushed and pureed.
At room temperature, strawberries will last a day at best, or even 12 hours maximum.
Cooking tricks
In addition to jams and compotes, there are many ways to process the harvest. You can pour syrup over the berries, make puree or candied fruit, or dry them.
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