Do I need to refrigerate my strawberries?!
Do I need to keep them refrigerated until tomorrow afternoon or are they okay out for a few days?
Answers:
I found this answer at http://www.columbia4kids.com/articles/strawberry.php
What's the best way to store strawberries?
For strawberries to stay fresh do not wash them right away. Store them in a large container with a dry paper towel at the bottom. Separate the berries by layering them with paper towels to maximize freshness. Just before using, wash strawberries with the caps attached under a gentle spray of cool water. For best flavor, allow strawberries to reach room temperature before serving.
>It would be wise to wash them right away because mold spores grow rapidly on strawberries. Strawberries are extremely sensitive to mold...so in order to get rid of the spores, you should wash them right away in cold water and then let them drain in a caulander and finally, dry them with a clean towel so you get the surface moisture off of them. If you refrigerate them, you will keep them from ripening and developing natural sugars. I guess the fact they may be under-ripe will not matter if you first preserve them in sugar before canning or freezing them.
If they fit , put them in the fridge. Otherwise put them in a cool garage till tomorrow.
It will keep them more fresh in a cool place.
keep them refridgeraed until u finish them
...Keep them Chilled, but not frozen or they will turn into a big pile of MUSH
you must refrigerate them or they will rot
just do it.
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