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Strawberries Pack a Nutritional Punch
Tips to keep them Tasting Great
Since strawberries do not ripen after harvesting, be sure to select plump strawberries, with bright red coloring and fresh-looking caps. Store them in the refrigerator, in another container, covered loosely with plastic wrap. Just before using, wash the strawberries with the caps attached with a gentle spray of cool water. Strawberries, either sliced or whole, can easily be frozen you can enjoy them later. They will keep in the freezer for up to one year as long as the freezer temperature is maintained at 0 degrees. Simply wash and hull (remove the caps) the berries then use one of these methods for freezing:
For optimal flavor, allow strawberries to come to room temperature before serving. Just like fine wine and cheese, there is more favor when served at room temperature rather than chilled. | |||||||||||
As part of our commitment to bring you the best foods for your family, we are bringing natural & organic foods into every section and every department throughout our stores. 
How do organic strawberries differ from conventional strawberries? Organic strawberry producers do not use methyl bromide or any other synthetic pesticide or fertilizer in the production of certified organic strawberries. Methyl bromide is used as a preplant fumigant in conventional strawberry production. They instead rely on organically acceptable production methods such as the use of plastic mulches combined with hand weeding to control weeds, release of mass-reared beneficial insects, soil solarization, good sanitation practices, resistant treatments, crop rotation, hit water treatments, various cultural controls, and irrigation management practices.