[header] How to clean strawberries [title] Remove bad or spoiled strawberries. [step] Don't wash them before you're ready to use them, though, as strawberries act like sponges. They absorb water fast, which speeds up spoiling.
[header] How to clean strawberries [title] Remove bad or spoiled strawberries. [step] Don't wash them before you're ready to use them, though, as strawberries act like sponges. They absorb water fast, which speeds up spoiling.
They begin to spoil after 10-30 minutes. If you don't have strawberries in your kitchen, wash them. [substeps] Discard strawberries that are bruised, mushy, moldy or not ripe. Keep strawberries that have a deep red color and are plump. Instead, grab small pieces and squeeze them into a garbage bag or container. Use gloves if you can, as they can quickly collect dirt. If you opt to wash them, you'll usually only remove about ½ of the stem. Too much moisture will ruin the fruit and spoil the berries.