So there’s nothing more disappointing than going to eat your berries only to discover mold.
It’s tempting to just wash off or cut away moldy parts and consume the rest.
But is it safe?
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Is It OK to Eat Moldy Strawberries?
A moldy strawberry should be thrown out.
A small amount of this mold is unlikely to make you sick.
What If Just One Strawberry Is Moldy?
you could make a solution of mostly water plus white vinegar to wash the berries.
If more than one-quarter of the berries in a container are moldy, just throw it out.
How to Choose the Freshest Strawberries
To avoid the mold problem, choose the freshest berries possible.
Berries purchased at a farmers' market will likely be fresher than those at your grocery store.
Check sell-by or best-by dates on consumer packaging and look for dates the furthest out.
They should smell fragrant and sweet.
Look for obvious signs of mold at the bottom of the container.
And if more than a quarter of the berries in your container are moldy, discard the whole batch.
Or make a batch of theseStrawberry Crumble Barsfor a healthy snack on the go.
