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The Sakura Momo strawberries are large and plump with rounded tops and a conical shape, tapering to a rounded point. The berries mature from green to a bright, shiny red. They are covered with external seeds, or achens, set into the surface of the berry. They boast a sweet aroma and a very pale inner flesh that is firm yet very juicy. Sakura Momo strawberries have a rich, sweet flavor with hints of peach.
Sakura Momo strawberries are available in the winter and early spring months.
Sakura Momo strawberries are a rare variety of Fragaria × ananassa making them both exclusive and expensive. They are grown under very strict guidelines in Japan; only 8 strawberries are grown on each plant to ensure a concentration of nutrients and flavor. Sakura Momo strawberries must also pass quality tests in color, aroma, flavor, and flawless surface before they can be sold. They can sell for up to 16,200 yen, which is $144.74 in American dollars.
Sakura Momo strawberries are a great source of iron, folate, fiber, magnesium and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamins C and A and anthocyanins, quercetin, and kaempferol which provide antioxidant benefits. Strawberries are a good source of a plant phenol called ellagic acid, another powerful antioxidant.
Sakura Momo strawberries are most often eaten as is, washed with the green tops removed. When purchased, the berries are often presented in stylish, hard boxes to ensure they are protected. They are eaten for dessert or as an accompaniment to champagne or chocolate platters. The exclusive berries are hidden at the center of mochi or daifuku, a confection made with sweet bean paste. They are mashed and used to flavor ice creams or other desserts. Sakura Momo strawberries can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Sakura Momo strawberries are often used for exclusive purposes. Haagen-Dazs Japan introduced a Momo strawberry flavor at their upscale ice cream parlor, La Maison Ginza, in Tokyo. The four-story mansion-like location offers upscale service and premium flavors like the exclusive Sakura Momo strawberry. The Westin will add a basket of 10 Sakura Momo ichigo with springtime reservations at their hotel in Osaka.
Sakura Momo strawberries are grown in the village of Sanagochi in Tokushima Prefecture in southern Japan. They are cultivated by a limited number of farms under very strict guidelines. Due to the limited planting and cultivation of this variety, sometimes called Sakuramomo-ichigo, they are generally more expensive than other varieties. The origin of the Sakura Momo strawberry is unclear. Each prefecture in Japan offers unique strawberries, 7 varieties of which are considered “world famous”. Momo is the Japanese word for ‘peach’ which refers to the hint of peach flavor in the berries. Sakura Momo strawberries are most likely spotted in high-end retailers in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Recipes that include Sakura Momo Strawberries. One
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Description/Taste
The Sakura Momo strawberries are large and plump with rounded tops and a conical shape, tapering to a rounded point. The berries mature from green to a bright, shiny red. They are covered with external seeds, or achens, set into the surface of the berry. They boast a sweet aroma and a very pale inner flesh that is firm yet very juicy. Sakura Momo strawberries have a rich, sweet flavor with hints of peach.
Seasons/Availability
Sakura Momo strawberries are available in the winter and early spring months.
Current Facts
Sakura Momo strawberries are a rare variety of Fragaria × ananassa making them both exclusive and expensive. They are grown under very strict guidelines in Japan; only 8 strawberries are grown on each plant to ensure a concentration of nutrients and flavor. Sakura Momo strawberries must also pass quality tests in color, aroma, flavor, and flawless surface before they can be sold. They can sell for up to 16,200 yen, which is $144.74 in American dollars.
Nutritional Value
Sakura Momo strawberries are a great source of iron, folate, fiber, magnesium and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamins C and A and anthocyanins, quercetin, and kaempferol which provide antioxidant benefits. Strawberries are a good source of a plant phenol called ellagic acid, another powerful antioxidant.
Applications
Sakura Momo strawberries are most often eaten as is, washed with the green tops removed. When purchased, the berries are often presented in stylish, hard boxes to ensure they are protected. They are eaten for dessert or as an accompaniment to champagne or chocolate platters. The exclusive berries are hidden at the center of mochi or daifuku, a confection made with sweet bean paste. They are mashed and used to flavor ice creams or other desserts. Sakura Momo strawberries can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Sakura Momo strawberries are often used for exclusive purposes. Haagen-Dazs Japan introduced a Momo strawberry flavor at their upscale ice cream parlor, La Maison Ginza, in Tokyo. The four-story mansion-like location offers upscale service and premium flavors like the exclusive Sakura Momo strawberry. The Westin will add a basket of 10 Sakura Momo ichigo with springtime reservations at their hotel in Osaka.
Geography/History
Sakura Momo strawberries are grown in the village of Sanagochi in Tokushima Prefecture in southern Japan. They are cultivated by a limited number of farms under very strict guidelines. Due to the limited planting and cultivation of this variety, sometimes called Sakuramomo-ichigo, they are generally more expensive than other varieties. The origin of the Sakura Momo strawberry is unclear. Each prefecture in Japan offers unique strawberries, 7 varieties of which are considered “world famous”. Momo is the Japanese word for ‘peach’ which refers to the hint of peach flavor in the berries. Sakura Momo strawberries are most likely spotted in high-end retailers in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sakura Momo Strawberries. One
is easiest,
three is harder.| The Suburban Soapbox |
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Strawberry Champagne Mojito |
| The Endless Meal |
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The Best Strawberry Ice Cream |
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Strawberry Chocolate Cake Roll |
