Strawberries were cultivated by the Romans as early as 200 BC. In medieval times strawberries were regarded as an aphrodisiac and soup made of strawberries, borage and soured cream was traditionally served to newly-weds at their wedding breakfast. In the sixteenth century strawberries were sold in cone-shaped straw baskets thus becoming one of the earliest packaged foods. Dr. William Butler originated the famous quotation ‘Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did’.

Nutrition
100 g strawberries (about 10)
27 Kcals
0.0 g fat
2.7 g fibre
77 mg vitamin C (192% RDA)
20 mg folic acid (10% RDA)
0.06 mg vitamin B6 (9% RDA)
They contain more vitamin C than oranges, are high in fibre, low in calories and a good source of folic acid.