No. 1 on the “dirtiest fruits and vegetables list”? Can we still eat this kind of fruit safely?

The sweetness of the New Year begins with a bite of a red, sweet strawberry. I don’t remember when strawberries became one of the “New Year’s goods” during the Spring Festival. However, there are many rumors about strawberries: “Strawberries are the dirtiest fruit”, “Strawberries are grown with growth enhancers”… Are these true? I remember eating strawberries in the summer when I was a child, but why do we eat them more in the winter now?

After reading the journey of a strawberry, do you like strawberries even more? Finally, here is a delicious strawberry jam recipe:

Strawberry Jam

Material:

1 kg fresh strawberries, 300 g white sugar, 1-2 lemons.

1. Remove the stems of the strawberries, cut into small pieces and pour into the pot. A casserole or non-stick pan will do, but an iron pan is not suitable.

2. Cook over low heat while stirring. When there are no large pieces of pulp, add sugar and continue to cook. Stir constantly while cooking to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the water content is reduced and the mixture becomes a sauce.

3. Add lemon and continue to stir thoroughly. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Put into small jars while hot, tighten them and store in the refrigerator.

Note: Since there are no preservatives or other additives, it should be consumed as soon as possible after opening and stored at low temperature. The jars need to be steamed for long-term storage.