Cover a shallow container with paper towels to absorb moisture.
Use a container with ventilation holes or leave the lid slightly ajar.
Avoid sealed plastic bags: they trap moisture and promote mold.
3. Refrigerate at the appropriate temperature
Refrigeration slows down deterioration, but only if it is done correctly.
Best practices:
Store strawberries in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator, ideally between 0 and 2 °C (32 and 36 °F).
Keep them away from the coldest sections (usually at the back), as sub-zero temperatures can damage them.
4. Freeze for long-term use
Freezing is perfect if you're not going to eat them all in a week.
Steps for freezing: