The strawberry belongs to the family Rosacea, genus Fragaria and has several varieties.
The strawberry is a highly appreciated fruit, due to its attractive appearance, pleasant taste and odor and also to its beneficial effects on health. The characteristics of the strawberry largely depend on the kind of variety that is grown. This fruit usually has a conical shape and bright red color. It is juicy and has a sharp aroma and sweet flavor.
Furthermore, it is possible to consume this product throughout the year because of improvements seen over the years. These changes allow the plant to support lower temperatures and shorter days, thus making it possible to produce strawberries throughout the winter.
Strawberries are a highly nutritious and low calorie fruit, containing high amounts of fiber and vitamin C, as well as potassium. This fruit is highly beneficial in the fight against high blood pressure and cholesterol and contains substances that prevent the aging of cells.
This fruit is consumed fresh and is also widely used in the making of candy, jams, drinks, smoothies and also in pastry.
Health Benefits
- Fight the skin aging;
- Helps to prevent heart disease;
- Improving tmemory;
- Prevents cancer;
- Helps fight inflammatory processes;
- Reduces cholesterol
- Improves the bowel functions;
- Boots immunity
Origin: Portugal
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