Berry of Love: 10 Interesting Facts About Strawberries
Berry of Love: 10 Interesting Facts About Strawberries
● The strawberry is the only berry in the world whose seeds are on the outside rather than inside. These seeds are called achenes, and the strawberry fruit is an aggregate of these achenes.
● Strawberries are an excellent remedy for headaches as they contain substances similar to aspirin.
● Strawberries are rich in copper, which stimulates collagen production. Madame Tallien, a notable figure of the French Revolution and a prominent person at the court of Emperor Napoleon, took baths filled with strawberries to keep her skin radiant. She used 10 kg of strawberries per bath.
● Strawberry juice is an effective stain remover for pigmentation spots and freckles. It can also whiten the skin and contribute to teeth whitening.
● Strawberries can positively affect memory. According to scientists, a substance found in strawberries may even be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
● The strawberry was called the "berry of love" by English scientist Patrick Holford. He proved that it contains a large amount of zinc, which stimulates sexual arousal in both women and men.
● Besides the red strawberry, there is also a white strawberry. It appeared in the mid-18th century as a result of crossbreeding different varieties of wild strawberries. This variety is now lost, and the modern white strawberry is a hybrid of red strawberries and pineapple.
● The largest strawberry was picked in 1983 in Rolkston, Kent, USA. It weighed 231 grams. However, the berry did not bring satisfaction to its owner; it turned out to be watery and sour in taste.
● Besides the traditional combination of strawberries with cream, they can be paired with seafood, poultry, and cheeses. One of the most delicious dishes is strawberries fried in butter with black pepper.
● In the Italian town of Nemi, a strawberry festival is held every summer. Thousands of kilograms of strawberries are poured into a large bowl, then covered with a large amount of champagne. Passersby can then enjoy the treat.
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