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Strawberries
Selection, Storage and Handling Tips from
the
California Strawberry Commission |
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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 |
Related Recipe
Light and Luscious Strawberry Cheesecake
w/ Fresh Strawberry Sauce
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