Strawberries by MOHAMAD ALKHALAF

Where are they produced ?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 17:51:53 UTC

China, followed by the USA, Mexico, Egypt and Turkey, Spain, Russia, Poland, South Korea and Japan. Strawberries are imported all over the world from mexico to usa ect.

What is the production process?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 17:54:16 UTC

First they pick the strawberries carefully after 60-90, then they wash them in the first bath of chlorine then a second bath of chlorine after they have been cut. After that they put them in a bath with citric acid and Triassic calcium solution. In the end they dry them with dehumidified air.

How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 17:55:30 UTC

Strawberries are hand-picked then they pack them in the field, directly into the “clam-shell” containers.

How do these foods reach the consumer?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 17:57:47 UTC

Strawberries are refrigerated while being transported in trucks, reefer containers or even by plane.

Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 17:58:57 UTC

In the fridge about 1 week but on the shelf at room temperature it will only last 2 days.

Are there any local growers/markers of this food?

378629_1 — 2024-02-07 18:00:52 UTC

There is a local farm called strawberry village. Where they produce locally harvested strawberries weekly.