In the strawberry season of late spring and early summer, the bright red strawberries always attract the attention of countless diners. However, with the development of modern agricultural technology, some growers may apply plant growth regulators, commonly known as "hormones", to strawberries in order to promote fruit enlargement and early ripening in order to pursue yield and appearance.
While legal plant growth regulators are allowed to be used within the prescribed limits, excessive or improper use may affect the flavor and nutritional value of strawberries and even cause concern for consumers. So, as consumers, how can we discern strawberries that may have used too many hormones? An experienced veteran fruit farmer shared his 3 practical identification tips, let's learn together!
Step 1: Observe the shape of the strawberry. When you're faced with a bunch of strawberries, the first thing to do is to take a closer look at their shape. Normally grown strawberries are mostly naturally conical in shape, uniform in size, smooth on the surface, and occasionally slightly irregular, which is a sign of natural growth.
Conversely, if the strawberry is in a strange shape, such as: The use of hormones may cause strawberries to swell rapidly and unnaturally, leading to morphological disorders. In addition, the unusually large size is also a warning sign, especially when the strawberry is much larger than normal, and it is likely that human intervention has been taken during the growth process.
Step 2: Check the color and shine of the strawberries. The color and shine of strawberries is another important indicator of identification. Naturally ripened strawberries have an evenly distributed color, a natural gradient from top to bottom, a bright glossy surface, and a vibrant bright red hue.
Those strawberries may be the product of hormonal action. In particular, if the bottom of the strawberry (near the stalk) is clearly green, that is, the fruit is bright red but the part close to the stalk is still green, which is often a feature of hormone ripening. In addition, it is also a sign of the hormone strawberry.
Step 3: Taste and touch the texture of the strawberries. Finally, by touching and tasting the strawberries, you can further confirm the quality of the strawberries. Normal strawberries have firm, bright red flesh and few cavities, and they taste sweet and delicious, with a strong natural flavor.
In contrast, the flesh of hormone strawberries tends to be soft, easy to break, and there may be cavities in the middle, and the flesh is sometimes whitish in color. On the palate, hormone strawberries may have an astringent taste and lack the sweetness and aroma of natural strawberries, which is because they may not have gone through the full natural ripening process. By gently pinching the strawberry to feel its weight and firmness, you can also see the clue that real ripe strawberries feel heavy, while hormone strawberries may appear to be light because they are hollow.
By mastering these three steps, we can more confidently pick the best products that are naturally ripe, healthy and delicious in the dazzling array of strawberries. Of course, choosing a reputable farm or business, paying attention to the organic certification on the product label, pollution-free logo, etc., is also an important way to ensure the quality of strawberries.
Remember, natural flavors often don't need to be overly refined, and respecting the natural growth of food is the best investment in health. This strawberry season, I hope everyone can enjoy the sweet gifts that truly come from nature!
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