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The strawberry season begins and the red fruits are in the range at Kaufland and Lidl.
But how do I know whether the fruit is fresh, sweet and delicious?
Strawberries are popular in fruit salads, ice cream and yoghurt or as a sweet, fruity and healthy snack.
You can always buy them at Kaufland and Lidl.
But is the fruit fresh and delicious?
echo24.de
gives some tips and tricks on how customers can tell when shopping whether they should buy the bowl of strawberries.
The strawberry season in Germany usually begins in mid-May and ends in August.
Peak season is in June and July, as “Focus” writes.
But the popular fruits are not only available seasonally and regionally in supermarkets and discounters.
Strawberries are available at Kaufland and Lidl almost all year round.
This means that out of season, customers should pay particular attention to the freshness of the berries.
Buy delicious strawberries at Kaufland and Lidl: This is what fresh fruit looks like
Outside the strawberry season in Germany, the fruits do not necessarily arrive on the shelves of Kaufland and Lidl from abroad or by plane.
Strawberries are now also grown in greenhouses.
But like other fruits from the neighboring countries of Spain, France or Belgium, strawberries from the greenhouse also have to be transported by truck or wait in cold storage.
Customers can
recognize fresh and delicious strawberries at Kaufland and Lidl
by these characteristics :
Color
shine
shape
stalk
Odor
Packaging
Recognize fresh, sweet and delicious strawberries at Kaufland and Lidl?
– Color, shine and shape reveal more about the fruit.
© IMAGO/Design Pics
Sometimes customers also wonder whether trying strawberries is forbidden at Kaufland and Lidl.
Therefore, it is better to pay attention to the external appearance of the fruit.
The sweetness and aroma of the strawberries can then be determined after purchase.
Features for fresh, sweet, delicious strawberries at Kaufland and Lidl
A hallmark of fresh strawberries is a bright red color.
Greenish or brown spots indicate harvesting too early or storage for too long.
Fresh strawberries look shiny and smooth.
If the fruit is dull and wrinkled, it is usually older.
The shape can also provide an indication of freshness: the fruits should be plump and evenly shaped.
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The “green” and stem of the strawberry should not be wilted or brown, as this indicates old fruit.
A sweet, aromatic scent is not only delicious, but also a sign of fresh strawberries.
Odorless or musty-smelling strawberries are usually not so good.
Dents in packaging may indicate improper storage and transportation.
However, strawberries are delicate and should not be crushed.
Tips for buying and storing strawberries: Then the fruits are fresh and delicious
But it's not just the condition when you buy them that plays a role in the taste of the strawberries.
Outside the strawberry season, the fruits often have less aroma than in season.
It is therefore advisable to buy regional strawberries from May to June in order to have a special taste experience.
Then the first local strawberries are available at Lidl, Kaufland and Co.
Strawberries should also be stored in the refrigerator.
Even if the fruit is stored at room temperature in the store, the fruit stays fresher longer in the refrigerator.
However, it is recommended to consume the fruit within two days.
Since strawberries are sensitive, they should only be washed shortly before consumption so that they do not suffer from bruises and age.
Lidl is now dispensing with some products, such as flying fruit, so customers can be sure that the strawberries do not have to be transported too long.