Few can resist the deliciously bright strawberries, one of the symbols of summer. But sometimes you want to treat yourself in the winter, in which case the frozen berry can help you. About whether there are vitamins in such berries, and how they are useful - further in the article.
The chemical composition and calorie content of frozen strawberries
The chemical composition and calorie content of a frozen berry is the same as that of a fresh one (in 100 g):
| Vitamins (% of daily intake): | Minerals (in% of the daily norm): |
| A - 0.1% | potassium - 6% |
| B1 - 1.5% | calcium - 1.5% |
| B2 - 1.2% | magnesium - 3.4% |
| B4 - 1.2% | sodium - 0.15% |
| B5 - 2.4% | phosphorus - 3% |
| B6 - 2.5% | iron - 2.25% |
| B9 - 5.8% | Manganese - 20% |
| C - 66% | copper - 4.9% |
| E - 2% | selenium - 0.8% |
| K - 1.75% | fluorine - 0.2% |
| PP - 1.85% | zinc - 1.15% |
Calorie content - 32 kcal.
BZHU:
- proteins - 0.8 g;
- fats - 0.4 g;
- carbohydrates - 7.5 g;
- fiber - 2 g;
- water - 91 g.
If you prefer to eat berries with sugar, the calorie content of such a dessert will increase by an average of 25 kcal for every teaspoon of sugar. So if you care how many calories are in the dessert, it’s better to eat it without sugar or with a minimal amount of extra carbohydrates.
Important! The total content of various acids (ascorbic, oxalic, salicylic, etc.) in strawberries is higher than in lemon.
Are There Vitamins In Frozen Strawberries
There are as many vitamins in an frozen product as there are in fresh ones. And with proper storage, almost all vitamins are stored. Use the product immediately after defrosting, it should not lie, even in the refrigerator. To prepare the same compote, berries do not need to be thawed at all, and should be placed in water frozen.
What is useful frozen strawberries
In addition to great taste, strawberries, even when frozen, are extremely healthy.
- Among other useful properties, the following should be highlighted:
- contains a large number of antioxidants that contribute to the removal of toxins, improve the properties of the skin and hair, strengthen immunity;
- folic acid has a beneficial effect on the reproductive function of both women and men, it is also necessary for pregnant women for the normal formation of the fetal nervous system;
- stimulates metabolic processes;
- beneficial effect on the activity of the central nervous system and the brain in particular;
- salicylic acid reduces the risk of inflammatory processes;
- is a pretty good remedy for anemia;
- due to its high acid content and fairly low calorie content, it can be used for weight loss;
- contributes to the normalization of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract;
- used for atherosclerosis;
- It is a good natural anti-stress agent;
- helps strengthen the heart and blood vessels;
- has a positive effect on the liver and kidneys;
- high content of vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system;
- It is used in folk cosmetic medicine as a face mask.
Did you know? The world's largest strawberry producer is California, which grows up to 1 million tons per year. And the best berry in the world is considered to be a berry grown in the UK; it is not for nothing that the strawberries with cream are the traditional delicacy of the oldest Wimbledon tennis tournament in the world.
How much can you store frozen strawberries
In the freezer, you can store the berry for up to 1 year. After this period, nothing that could harm you will not happen to the semi-finished product, but there will be much less benefit from it. And it does not make sense to store the contents of the freezer for more than 12 months - by then you can make a harvest from a new crop.
Rules and regulations for use
An adult who does not have contraindications (for example, allergies) can eat up to 600 g of berries per day, the child should be limited to 150-200 g.
You should not give early strawberries to a child under the age of 7 years, because it is often grown with the use of a large amount of fertilizer.Important! You can start feeding your baby after a year by trying to start with giving half or one small strawberry.
What are the uses of frozen strawberries?
Berry is used not only for food, there are other areas of its application. The most popular will be discussed later.
In cooking
You can use the berry in cooking as a filling for pies (pies) and dumplings. Compote, kissel, smoothie, yogurt are made from it. It generally goes well with dairy and dairy products. In addition, it is an excellent raw material for the preparation of jelly, mousses, confiture and cakes. Or you can just eat a delicious berry, if desired, sprinkle it with sugar.
In folk medicine
In folk medicine, an infusion of water is used to gargle an inflamed throat.. In addition, such a rinse eliminates bad breath from the oral cavity. The product is used as a laxative and diuretic. To do this, pour 3 berries with 1 glass of boiling water, insist 1/2 hours in a thermos, then filter and drink 1/2 glass 15 minutes before eating.
A few more simple recommendations for medicinal use:
- with kidney stones, you need to drink 5-6 tbsp. l fresh juice on an empty stomach;
- in case of kidney problems, including stones, 0.35-0.4 kg of berries should be eaten daily;
- a glass of berries eaten every morning will help cope with joint pain;
- freshly squeezed juice is used as lotions for skin diseases, as well as for age-related problems associated with the skin (acne, redness);
- a glass of berries will help relieve stress and fall asleep.
In cosmetology
The most famous use of strawberries in this area is a face mask. There are many recipes for such masks, we will talk about two of the simplest, most popular and effective ones.
The first method is extremely simple:
- Cut the berry in half, gently massage the face with the place of cut with gentle massaging movements.
- Wash off the mask with warm water after 20 minutes.
Sour Cream Recipe:
- Grind (with a blender, fork or grater) 1/2 cup strawberries and mix it with 1 tbsp. sour cream.
- Treat the face with the resulting composition, rinse with warm water after 20 minutes.
Did you know? The first mention of strawberries was found in documents dating to the middle of the third century. BC e., then they began to grow it in Ancient Rome. Europe learned about delicacies only in the 16th century.
Harm and possible contraindications
- In the following situations, eat berry with caution:
- Strawberries, even frozen, although to a lesser extent, are a rather strong allergen. This is due to the high content of oxalic and salicylic acids. If you are prone to allergies, use the product with caution.
- Limit the use of strawberries during pregnancy. For starters, 2–4 berries per day will be enough, and if there is no negative reaction, you can slightly increase the amount.
- Do not feed berries to children under 12 months of age. After a year, you can start complementary foods with 1-2 small berries, gradually increasing their number.
- With gastritis with high acidity, do not eat strawberries on an empty stomach or in large quantities.
- Some high blood pressure medications taken with strawberries can put extra stress on your kidneys.
Strawberry is an extremely healthy and tasty berry. If you have the opportunity, try to freeze it, and in winter you can feast on pies or compote, almost indistinguishable from those made from fresh berries.
