preface

Have you ever bought a strawberry that looks big and red, only to take a bite and feel that it doesn't taste right?These strawberries have a bright appearance, but have you ever thought that they may have been spawned by "hormones"?

I heard from an old grower that many consumers are always confused by their appearance when choosing strawberries, but they don't know that these strawberries may have hidden health hazards behind them.How to tell if strawberries have hormones, the key is in these 4 details!

A seemingly simple observation can help you pick out more natural and healthy strawberries.Want to know what these 4 ways to distinguish are?

Decipher the secrets of strawberries

In recent years, strawberries have become the "golden fruit" for fruit farmers to increase their income.There are a wide variety of varieties on the market.

The quality of the strawberries that can be bought is uneven, and many consumers report that the strawberries they buy home are either tasteless.Or you look good but can't let it go.

The main reason for this is that some fruit farmers abuse hormones in the process of strawberry planting in order to pursue a quick return on investment.

Although these hormones can make strawberries grow big and beautiful,However, it destroys the nutritional value and taste of the strawberry itself.

不少果农揭露，现在市面上打过激素的草莓比例高达三成以上，让人触目惊心。

Master Zhang, an old fruit farmer, has been planting strawberries for more than 40 years.He said by looking at the four places of strawberry aroma, seeds, color and size and shape, you can accurately determine whether the strawberry has been hormones.

Strawberry scent

The aroma of strawberries is more than just a simple sweet fragrance,It's more like a symphony of nature.

The aroma of normally grown strawberries is rich in layers, with a sweet fruity aroma and a light floral note.When you smell it, you can't help but want to take a bite.

This aroma comes from the natural aromatic substances that accumulate during the growth of strawberries and takes a long time from sun and rain to form.

Master Zhang said,The aroma of naturally ripe strawberries will gradually increase with ripeness,But never overly full-bodied.

Strawberries that have been hormone beaten tend to give off an unnaturally sweet and greasy taste,Some will even have a smell of chemical flavors.

When picking, you can hold the strawberry in your hand and shake it gently, if you can smell the fresh and natural aroma, it means that the strawberry is naturally grown.

On top of that, the aroma of natural strawberries will linger in the mouth for a long time.And the aroma of ripening strawberries comes and goes quickly, and it is gone after eating.

Strawberry seeds

The small seeds on the surface of strawberries may seem inconspicuous, but they are actually a key indicator of the quality of strawberries.

Master Zhang explained,The seeds of a healthy strawberry should be flush with the surface of the pulp, the color is uniformly light gold or yellowish.

These seed arrangements are also exquisite,It forms a spiral-like distribution pattern that looks neat but not rigid.

If you find that the seeds of the strawberry are very raised, it means that the strawberry growth process has been disturbed by hormones.

Because hormones stimulate rapid fruit expansion,And the growth rate of the seeds cannot keep up with the pulp, and it will appear prominent.

There is also a situation where the seeds are black or different shades of color,This is often due to the uneven supply of nutrients during the growth of strawberries.It can also be the result of the use of inappropriate growth regulators.

Experienced growers can tell if the strawberries are growing in a healthy environment just by looking at the state of the seeds.

Colors also hide secrets

Master Zhang said,The color of naturally ripe strawberries should be a process of slowly turning red from the inside out.

The strawberries he grows start from green and white, gradually turn pink, and finally take on an attractive red color.

This color change takes 10 to 0 days,During this time, strawberries accumulate sugars and nutrients.

If you see strawberries that are red and shiny all over, or that the color is particularly uniform, then nine times out of ten you are using erythrotropin.

Although this strawberry looks particularly attractive,However, after cutting it, you will find that the inside may still be white, or the color may be very light.

After the normal strawberry is cut, the red color of the flesh should have a natural transition from the outside to the inside,And the cross-section will have a star-shaped red pattern.

In addition, if you find that a basket of strawberries is all red of the same hue, then you should be more vigilant.Because naturally grown strawberries can have slight differences in ripeness and color, even in the same batch.

Size and shape

Common strawberry varieties on the market generally have a fixed size range.

Master Zhang introduced, taking the common Dandong strawberry as an example,The normal size is between 30 and 0 centimeters and the weight is around 0 to 0 grams.

If you encounter a particularly large strawberry, such as one that is twice the size of a regular strawberry, then it is likely that a bulking agent has been used.

Because strawberry growth is a time-taking process,Although hormones can make the fruit grow quickly,But it takes time for nutrients to accumulate.

So those oversized strawberries are often "fat",The taste is fluffy and the sweetness is not high.

In addition, naturally grown strawberries will also have a beautiful cone or heart shape.But there will be slight differences in the specific shape of each strawberry.

If you see a basket of strawberries all in a copied and pasted manner, it is unnatural.

Master Zhang said,A really good strawberry should be a good size and natural shape,It is tough to pinch and not particularly soft.

epilogue

The deliciousness of strawberries comes from the gift of nature,After the precipitation of time and the soothing of the sun, the most touching sweetness can be exuded.

In the face of a variety of strawberries on the market,Mastering these identifying skills will help us pick the best strawberries for the real good.

Let us use our wisdom to seeTo discover those most authentic delicacies,Enjoy the sweet gifts that nature has given us.