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Strawberry

As many as 12 different varieties of Strawberry ( Fragaria) grow in the temperate areas of the Northern hemisphere. Another variety grows in Chile. We use Senga Sengana (fragaria × ananassa), a type with semi-precocious ripening and dark red, medium-sized fruit grown for the first time in 1954 by Prof. Reinhold von Sengbusch. Strawberries are so rich in Vitamin C that just one 150 g serving fills the daily human need. Strawberries contain more Vitamin C than oranges and lemons, more manganese than any other fruit, and are also rich in folic acid, calcium, magnesium and iron. Strawberries have tonic, cleansing properties, and a firming effect on the skin; their low calorie content makes them ideal for use in weight control diets.