California Strawberries The Ripe Ingredient

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Strawberries–A Healthy Indulgence

Beyond the striking color and popular flavor, strawberries are loaded with nutrients including powerful, disease-fighting antioxidants and 93% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C. In fact strawberries are so nutritious, research is finding that they may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and help memory. California strawberries are a special treat for every day, anytime of day, all year round.

Selection, Storage and Handling

Pick 'em Right
Look for strawberries that are plump, bright red in color and have fresh green caps.

Keep 'em Cool
To maintain flavor, store strawberries loosely covered and unwashed in the refrigerator. Just before eating, rinse with cool water.

Strawberry Weights & Conversions
One 16-ounce clamshell container = 3 cups or about 18 whole berries, therefore: 1 pint (2 cups) = 11 ounces or about 12 whole berries

Take note: weight to volume ratio changes if berries are halved, quartered, sliced etc. (See below)

1 (16 oz.) clamshell package equals approximately:
Whole Unstemmed	18 each 17.2 ounces 3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Whole Stemmed	15.5 ounces 3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Halved	15.5 ounces 3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Quartered	15.5 ounces 3 to 3 1/4 rounded cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Sliced	15.5 ounces 3 rounded cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Chopped	15.5 ounces 3 cups 1 cup = 6 or 7 strawberries
Pureed	15 ounces 1 3/4 cups

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