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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. STRAWBERRIES. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberry plants are cultivated in every state and worldwide for their fruit They are appreciated for the characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness
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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables STRAWBERRIES
STRAWBERRIES • Strawberry plants are cultivated in every state and worldwide for theirfruit • They are appreciated for thecharacteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness • Garden strawberries were first produced in 1740
STRAWBERRIES • Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. • The average strawberry has 200 seeds. • Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. • California produces one billion pounds of strawberries each year.
STRAWBERRIES Are High In . . . • Vitamin C - • Boosts our immune system • Fiber – • Assists the body in maintaining regularity • Potassium - • Essential for muscle function
Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables STRAWBERRIES