The strawberry plant is a creeping plant from the Rosaceae family. A very popular plant around the world, it is grown for its fruit: the strawberry. From the Fragaria genus, this term comes from the Latin "fragare" which means to exhale an odor and which gave birth to the verb "to smell". Its type tells us that strawberries are fragrant and perfume the fruit stalls at the start of summer. According to data from the Ciqual table, strawberries are the lowest-calorie fruit, behind lemon. In nutrition, strawberries fall into the category of "acid fruits", due to their low sugar content. However, they have a real sweet taste. A true summer fruit, strawberries are very popular and available as desired: fresh, in pastries, in jam, candied, dried, etc. Strawberries have it all, all the more reason to enjoy dried strawberries all year round. Dried Strawberries concentrate the deliciousness and nutrients of the fruit. Rich in fiber, they will fight against high cholesterol and constipation. Latin name: Fragaria vesca L. Botanical family: Rosaceae. Part used: Fruit.

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Recommended consumption

Dried Strawberry is a dried fruit. It therefore contains more sugar than a fresh Strawberry, the daily consumption recommendations are defined. As a classic treatment or for pleasure, a portion of dried strawberry is estimated between 20 and 30 g per day, which represents 4 to 5 teaspoons of dried strawberries per day.

In what form ?

To make the most of their benefits, you can use them:

  • Whole
  • In pieces
At what time of the day ?

We advise you to use them during the following meal(s) to make the most of their benefits:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • In case
  • Dinner
What methods of use?

You can include them in the following preparations to make them easier to take:

  • Salad
  • Dessert
  • Yogurt, dairy
  • Flat
  • Alone
  • Mixed with other dried fruits
  • Infusion
  • Muesli

Health nutrition benefits

25 g of dried strawberries contain a significant portion of Nutritional References for the Population (RNP) in fibers.

As such, dried Strawberries can complement your healthy and varied diet.

Digestive system

THE fibers modulate intestinal transit. Dried strawberries provide soluble fiber via their pulp and insoluble fiber via their achenes (the seeds visible on the surface of the strawberries). The whole thing tends to speed up transit, reducing the risk of constipation (see our guide constipation and diet).

Metabolism

In excess, saturated fatty acids promote an increase in cholesterol levels. Dried strawberries are naturally low in saturated fatty acids, so they do not contribute to the increase in cholesterol in the blood. Especially since they are rich in fiber, they will help to reduce the absorption of cholesterol.

Cardiac system

Dried strawberries are low in sodium. In excess, sodium promotes a rise in blood pressure, which inevitably gradually increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dried strawberries will thus prevent these risks.

Nutritional properties

Main properties

  • Laxative (fiber): dried strawberries are rich in fiber. These increase the mass of stools and promote gas production. The whole thing accelerates intestinal transit.

  • Tonic (carbohydrate, fiber): dried strawberries are rich in simple carbohydrates. Easily assimilated and usable by the body, they restore energy to the body. The rich fiber content of dried strawberries also helps to gradually increase blood sugar levels, which limits sugar storage while providing a feeling of satiety.

Secondary properties

  • Cardiovascular protector (sodium, saturated fatty acid, fiber): rich in fiber, low in saturated fatty acids, dried strawberries protect the cardiovascular system from pathologies linked to increased cholesterol levels. In fact, fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol present in food. In addition, low sodium levels do not contribute to sodium intake, which tends to increase blood pressure and fatigue the heart.

Nutritional values

Nutritional elements per 100g for 25g % of RDA* per 100 g % of RDA* for 25 g
Energy (Kcal) 326 81.5 16 4
Energy (Kj) 1364 341 16 4
Lipids (g) 1.89 0.47 3 1
Saturated fatty acids (g) 0.33 0.08 2 0
Carbohydrates (g) 71.7 17.9 28 7
Including sugars (g) 66.2 16.5 74 18
Dietary fiber (g) 7.55 1.88
Protein (g) 1.78 0.44 4 1
Salt (g) 0.06 0.015 1 0

*recommended daily allowance

Learn more about the plant: Strawberry

The strawberry belongs to the Rosaceae family. With a size not exceeding 20 cm, the strawberry plant is hermaphroditic. It therefore uses a method of multiplication by stolon, an organ in the form of an aerial stem without leaves, which joins the earth to form a clone of the mother plant. In a favorable environment, acidic soil, in temperate zones, strawberries propagate easily. There are many varieties of strawberries scattered around the world, all of them are grown for their fruits: strawberries. The French's favorite strawberries seem to be the Ciflorette variety, a variety endemic to the arrival of summer. There are two main types of strawberries: wild ones, which offer smaller and more fragrant strawberries, and cultivated strawberries. Currently, the strawberry plant is very popular, but this has not always been the case. In the Middle Ages, it was given little esteem because of its growth: at ground level. Strawberries were therefore fruits "not suitable" for the nobles of that time, who preferred fruits growing tall. Gradually, mentalities and its status evolved to become the most popular berry.

Strawberries, a complex fruit

In the family of fake fruits, we ask for Strawberries! Indeed, botanically speaking, the red fruit that we taste in summer is the swelling of the fertilized floral receptacle. The fruits are the achenes: the “small seeds” placed on the surface. Thus, what we consider to be fruit is in reality a multitude of fruits attached to a hypertrophied gynophore (extension of the peduncle). There you have it, a subject that will allow you to “bring back your Strawberry” at the end of your meal.

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