Berries

Strawberry

Vitamins and Minerals

Strawberries contain iron, copper, magnesium, Vitamins B6, phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E. These berries are also an excellent source of manganese, folate, potassium, and Vitamin C.

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Strawberries are beneficial to heart health and save you from many cardiovascular diseases. These berries improve the amount of the antioxidant in blood, reduces the symptoms of oxidative stress, improve vascular function, reduce inflammation and bad cholesterol. These berries also control blood sugar levels.

Origin

The first strawberry was grown in France, during the !8th century. It belongs to the Rose family. It has an inverted triangle body type and red color.

Varieties and Types

Strawberry has many types of varieties. Some famous varieties are Honeoye, Earliglow, Ozark beauty, Jewel, Seascape, and Tristar

Cultural Importance

In some cultures, the strawberry is the symbol of womanhood and the transition into the role of caretaker.

Production

In 2019, the world production of strawberries was 8.9million tons. China, United States, Mexico, and Turkey are the largest producer of the strawberry.

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