Can strawberries be kept fresh in the refrigerator?

Strawberries are very rare fruits, but they are popular in this season, so it is really not easy to eat some strawberries. In order to prevent the strawberries from going bad after purchase, people will choose to preserve them. However, we must pay attention to the preservation method of strawberries. They cannot be stored in a low temperature place. Let's take a look at whether strawberries can be kept fresh in the refrigerator and the correct storage method.

How to store strawberries

The first step to the correct storage method for strawberries is to select fresh, undamaged pod strawberries for storage.

The cell walls of strawberries that have been damaged by bumps have been broken, and the overflow of sugar and water provides a good nutrient base for bacteria. They can only be stored in the freezer and are not suitable for refrigerated storage. When refrigerating strawberries, be sure to choose undamaged ones. From a purely preservation perspective, the two gift-grade packagings of Spring Words and Spring Meaning in Bean Pod Strawberries are more suitable for storage because there is almost no damage during transportation.

The second step in the correct storage method of strawberries is that gift-grade strawberries are tightly packaged and can be put directly into the refrigerator, but pod strawberries that are packaged for home delivery must be placed in an airtight storage box. Why must they be placed in an airtight storage box? Because strawberries themselves are extremely easy to absorb odors. Home refrigerators usually have other foods, and even strong-flavored foods such as seafood are stored at the same time, which will make the strawberries have an odor, so be sure to store them in an airtight storage box. I recommend the Lock&Lock glass sealed boxes. Many customers have used Lock&Lock glass storage boxes to store pod strawberries, and the flavor was still the same after a week.

The third step in the correct storage method for strawberries is to adjust the refrigerator's cold storage area to an environment of 2 to 4 degrees. They can be stored for 4 to 8 days. The smaller the temperature change, the fresher and more delicious the strawberries will be. In other words, do not open the refrigerator door frequently. For constant temperature requirements, glass storage boxes are also better than plastic storage boxes. It can be stored at 4 to 6 degrees for 48 hours. Theoretically, the lower the temperature, the longer the storage time will be. However, it should not be lower than 2 degrees, otherwise frost damage will occur.

TIPS: Be sure to return to room temperature before eating. Strawberries contain a lot of fructose and glucose. The best palatable temperature for these two sugars is 8 to 12 degrees. Excessively low or high temperatures cannot release the best sweetness. When the fragrance and sweetness of the strawberries are frozen by low temperatures, the taste is not pleasant enough.

How to store washed strawberries

1.Store in fresh-keeping box

Washed strawberries are very easy to spoil because the strawberry skin will inevitably be bumped during the washing process. Once the skin is damaged, it will be invaded by microorganisms, causing it to rot and deteriorate. After washing the strawberries gently, drain the water, put them in a fresh-keeping box, and refrigerate them, but they can only be stored for about two days at most.

2. Make frozen strawberries

If you buy too many strawberries and can't finish them, but are worried about them rotting and wasting, you can make them into frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries can be preserved for a longer time and you don't have to worry about them going bad immediately. After washing the strawberries, put them in the freezer to freeze. Since there is some moisture on the surface of the strawberries, some ice crystals will appear on the surface of the frozen strawberries. This will not affect the taste of the frozen strawberries. In the summer, you can eat them as ice cream desserts, which is a great way to cool off!