Products: Strawberries

Very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are also a good source of folate and potassium, and a very good source of dietary fibre, vitamin c and manganese.

The name strawberry was derived from the berries that are 'strewn' about on the plants, and 'strewn berry' eventually became 'strawberry.'

T strawberries hey are from the Rosaceae family, and are of the Fragaria genus. They are not berries or fruit at all, but enlarged ends of the plant's stamen. Strawberry seeds are on the outer skin, instead of in the inner berry, There are about 200 seeds per berry.

The berries are non-fat and low in calories, rich in vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, fibre, and vitamin B6. Over history the strawberries have been used in medicines. They have been used for sunburn, discoloured teeth, digestion, and gout. As far back as the 13th century, the strawberry was used as an aphrodisiac.

Strawberries were served at medieval state events, they symbolized prosperity, peace, and perfection.