Strawberries, they’re delicious in flavour, fantastic with deserts and can add something special to a glass of champagne …or two. But did you know that strawberries are also high in nutritional value and known for their medicinal properties? Below are some more strawberry fun facts that you might not have known.
v Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
v Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside
v The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
v Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
v Strawberries are low fat, low calorie; high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, potassium
v In France, Strawberries were thought to be an aphrodisiac. A soup made of strawberries, thinned sour cream, borage, & powered sugar was served to newlyweds.
v Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C with 100g providing approximately twice the daily-recommended allowance. They are also a good source of folic acid and dietary fibre. 85kJ/100g
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