Strawberries 500g

The half-kilogram strawberry punnet is the one for households who go through a 250g before they know it. More fruit, same quality standard, and a better price per berry. Whether you are prepping a pavlova, feeding a family, or simply cannot stop eating them, this is the punnet to reach for.

Strawberries are at their best in the warmer months when supply is plentiful and the flavour is at its brightest. That is the time to buy them in quantity.

Look for berries that are deeply red all the way to the hull, firm, and fragrant. That sweet scent when you open the punnet is your best guide to great eating. Avoid punnets with pale or white shoulders or soft spots.

Take them out of the fridge 20 minutes before eating for the best flavour. Eat them fresh, slice over porridge or yoghurt, pile onto a pavlova, fold through whipped cream, or blend into a smoothie.