🔥 In a nutshell#
Tiny but mighty — strawberry packs more vitamin C than citrus, a low-cal red gem.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | red berry |
| Family | Rosaceae, Fragaria |
| Nature | sweet-tart, cool |
| Calories | ≈ 32 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Soft, juicy, melts in the mouth; bright sweet-tart with a fine seed tickle.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Very high vitamin C (most of daily need per 100g);
- Anthocyanins and ellagic acid protect skin;
- Low-cal, high-water — diet friendly.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Dandong (Liaoning), Shandong, Shuangliu (Sichuan); also Japan, US, Spain.
🍂 Harvest Season#
Greenhouse Dec–Apr; open-field peak May–Jun.
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Pick uniformly red, green calyx, even achenes;
- Don’t soak — rinse gently to avoid sogginess.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Wash well for residue;
- Moderate if digestion is sensitive to cold.
✨ Fun Facts#
Not a berry: botanically an aggregate fruit — the red part is swollen receptacle, the specks are the true fruits.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
