A strawberry—whole or sliced—is a great way to add a burst of life and vibrancy to any dish you’re making from pancakes to fruit salads. And it’s hard to say no to the sweet juicy flavor you’ll taste when you bite into it.
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The best way to pick strawberries
But strawberries aren’t without their problems: They’re incredibly delicate berries (yes it’s true that strawberries aren’t technically berries but for convenience’ sake we’ll call them that). If you’re not careful when handling a strawberry the skin will bruise and the soft juicy flesh will be damaged. They also spoil quickly. After just two days in the fridge their nutritional value begins to decline and within a week their overall quality will plummet. That’s why you need to be very careful when choosing your strawberries when you go shopping because bad strawberries will either taste awful or look awful. That can seriously mess up all the plans you’ve made for these fruits.
Choosing the best strawberries is a skill that takes practice and a lot of trial and error. But there are signs you can look for that will help you find the juiciest most flavorful berries. There’s no guarantee that these signs and tips will make you an overnight strawberry-picking expert but as long as you keep them in mind you’ll be guaranteed to have far fewer bad strawberries in every bunch you buy from now on.
When it comes to choosing the best strawberry color this is your first clue. The ideal strawberry should be a bright vibrant red color. They may be slightly green or white on top near the crown but the body should have an even layer of red throughout. If the body of the fruit has mottled white or green spots that is a sign that the strawberry is not yet fully ripe. You want to pay special attention to the pointed end of the strawberry. If it is red you probably have a good one. However if the end is any other color it is best to leave it alone.
