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When it comes to selecting strawberries, you are encouraged to judge based on beauty. The best-tasting berries will be the most attractive. Look for strawberries that are a shiny, bright red color. Dull red berries are an indication that they are overripe. The strawberries should smell sweet, fruity, which is an indication that they will have a sweet flavor. They should be firm without bruises or soft spots, which cause the berries to deteriorate quickly. The damaged berries can contaminate the other berries and cause them to deteriorate.

Picking ripe strawberries isn’t a science, but here’s a guide anyway.

Always check the entire container of strawberries, top and bottom, to avoid purchasing berries that are dull, bruised, or moldy. Generally the size of the strawberries is not an indication of how sweet and flavorful they are, although very large strawberries tend to be less flavorful.

Strawberries do not ripen further once they are removed from the plant, altho they may intensify in color. The juiciest, sweetest berries are those that have been allowed to fully ripen on the plant.