Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries: why storage moisture matters

Useful to know

In raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, look for dry, healthy fruits, with no visible mold and injuries. The University of Iowa gives separate species guidelines and recommends refrigerated storage in an air vent. Raspberries are kept dry in a shallow container. [1]

Rinsing is immediately before eating: the fruits are placed in a colander and flushed with running water. [1] The entire purchase does not need to be wetted if you are going to use only one serving.

For oatmeal or yogurt, separate the required amount, and return the rest under the appropriate conditions. It is a simple organization of use, without the promise of a universal term for all fruits.

Don't automatically merge the three species under one term just because they're on one shelf. In the manual, raspberries have a shorter specified period than blueberries. [1] In a mixed purchase, start with the more perishable healthy fruits and monitor their real condition.