Strawberries have an overall conical heart shape having seeds on their exterior rather thean interior. While sugar contents can vary from sweet-tart to candy-like syrup, Strawberries maintain a balanced acidity level.

Strawberries are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E and the B-complex group as well as minerals such as, potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron and iodine. Strawberries are a very versatile fruit appropriate for sweet and savory applications, both cooked and raw. They may be used interchangeably with most other berries, but often times have a higher moisture content and therefore may require alterations in some recipes.