Delicious fruit, associated with sensuality and passion, the strawberry emerged in Europe and today is present in various parts of the world. To guarantee the conservation of the fruit and its durability, it is necessary to learn to wash strawberries properly to avoid the appearance of the famous fungi.
In Brazil, strawberries are typical winter fruits and, for this reason, their consumption at other times of the year must be accompanied by measures to guarantee the flavor and nutrients of the fruit.
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Learn to wash strawberries properly
Buying fruits is synonymous with health, but care and attention are needed to prevent them from spoiling quickly. The main tip for those who want to buy in large quantities is to take advantage of the freezer to keep the fruits properly preserved.
To do this, just wash, dry and add the food in bags.
If you have a large amount of strawberries in your house and you don't know what to do to make them shiny and tasty for longer, it's time to learn how to wash strawberries correctly.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons of white alcohol vinegar;
- 3 glasses of ice water;
- Bowl.
Add the ice water to the bowl, the vinegar and mix. Then add the strawberries and mix again, so that the water with vinegar penetrates the fruit and washes the entire surface.
At that moment, maybe you are a little scared by the color of the water, it can be black or brown. But rest assured and know that now, yes, your fruits are clean.
After this process, wash the strawberries under running water to remove excess vinegar and dry the strawberries with a clean cloth.
To ensure even more durability for your fruit, store the strawberries in a bowl covered with paper towels or a thick napkin.
As you want to avoid fungus, do not completely close the lid, so that the moisture present in the strawberry can escape and prevent the appearance of fungus.
What to do with strawberries?
In addition to eating it as a dessert or snack, you can also use strawberries to make jam, juice, pies or as a cake and pancake decoration. Be creative and enjoy this fruit full of benefits that combines low calories and citrus flavor.