Real Fact: "Strawberry White in the City"

@Shavkat (139249)
Philippines
January 14, 2023 9:59am CST
In order to end the day, allow me to share this fact regarding a new strawberry variety. The farmers are planning to grow Snow-White strawberries, which are the favorite to buy by visitors who frequent visit the city of Baguio, Philippines. The Chuga and Sweet Charlie strawberry kinds, which the strawberry farmers had previously employed to produce strawberries with pink as the predominant fruit color when ripe, are being considered for replacement by the city administration and the strawberry growers, respectively. When compared to the fruits of the Chuga and Sweet Charlie types, the Snow White variety's fruit is believed to be significantly sweeter and more juicy. Does your place have this particular strawberry variety? Image Credit: baguioheraldexpressonline.com
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@DaddyEvil (137248)
• United States
14 Jan 23
I think, but am not positive, that we have a different type of white strawberry here called "pineberries". They are crossbred from a strawberry native to North America and one native to Chile. They supposedly taste like pineapples. I've never tried them because I don't like the taste of pineapples.
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@MarieCoyle (36488)
14 Jan 23
We had these available off and on last spring and summer, however the price for them was just wild. My son in law had to try them so he purchased a small container of them for us to try. They were very good, but for the price, I would just go with regular strawberries.
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@DaddyEvil (137248)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@MarieCoyle Small packs of them were for sale here but they didn't seem to sell very well. Mostly people like your son in law just wanting to try them.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil It is my first time that I heard about pineberries, but I would like to try some. I will try to check how does it look like on the Internet later.
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@just4him (317012)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jan 23
I think I saw them but passed them up because they didn't look ripe.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
I also think that way, too. It doesn't look like ready to be harvested.
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@DaddyEvil (137248)
• United States
15 Jan 23
They aren't the same as the ones sold here although they look exactly the same. White strawberries or pineberries sold her taste like pineapples.
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@just4him (317012)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil Oh wow! I'll need to pick some up the next time I see them.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
14 Jan 23
Those do not make me want to eat them.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
I also think it is not appealing for a fruit salad. When I saw them last night, I was puzzled and assumed that the taste would be tasteless.
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@wolfgirl569 (105012)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Jan 23
A few grow them around here
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
I am glad that it does exist there. Have you tasted it?
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@wolfgirl569 (105012)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Jan 23
@Shavkat I haven't
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@JudyEv (338393)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Jan 23
I haven't seen these here. I guess there is a novelty value to it too. Something a bit different from the usual.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
I agree. If ever I have seen them in the market, I will surely buy some. Then, I will check how does it really taste.
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@DaddyEvil (137248)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Apparently, there are two different types of white strawberries now. The ones Shavkat is talking about taste like strawberries. The ones we have in my part of the US look exactly like the picture shown here but are a blend of wild North American strawberries and a Chilean strawberry. Supposedly, the ones grown her taste just like pineapples.
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@Ronrybs (18933)
• London, England
14 Jan 23
I'd always thought white strawberries were unripe!
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
We have the same thought about it.
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@rsa101 (38125)
• Philippines
17 Jan 23
They looked like they are not yet ripe. We do not have those in here since the climate is just not suitable for them since I know they grow well in colder regions. But I know back in my province in Bicol where they were able to grow strawberries despite the temperate climate we have in our province. I do not know what kind of variety they are using there.
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@rsa101 (38125)
• Philippines
19 Jan 23
@ShavkatWell, Mt. Mayon, which is really spectacular to view, is the sole noteworthy feature in my area. When I get there, even I find myself entranced.
@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
18 Jan 23
I am a Baguio boy and never seen white strawberries. It will be my first taste if being introduced in the public market here. I wish I could visit Bicol in the future. I will try to make Bicol Express later for dinner.
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@popciclecold (38404)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Never heard of or saw one before. Interesting.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
We are on the same page. It is also my first time to know about it.
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@shaggin (72014)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Pineberries look like these I’m not sure if they are the same or not but I just bought them for my kids for the first time at Aldis last week. They loved them.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
I am glad that they loved them. I have not seen it up close though. It seems like pineberries to me, too.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
16 Jan 23
In my region, strawberries are red in color. I haven´t seen any other varieties at stores yet. I guess, sooner or later, white strawberries will be introduced in the market
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
It is also the same thing here. We usually have the red ones. I guess the local people wanted to have a variety of it soon here.
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@LadyDuck (470492)
• Switzerland
15 Jan 23
I grew them in my garden, but they were not at all sweeter than the red variety.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
It is nice to hear this from you. I hope I could have a taste of it.
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@LadyDuck (470492)
• Switzerland
16 Jan 23
@Shavkat They are good, but not so different from the other strawberries. I have a variety of red strawberries that is incredibly sweet and tasty.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jan 23
I’ve seen white strawberries, but never bought them.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
I am jealous that you were able to see them up close. I guess I bought some and see how does it taste.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jan 23
@Shavkat I hope they are sweet and juicy!
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
That looks interesting! I want to give it a try!
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
I hope they will be abundant as you visit the City of Baguio in the future.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jan 23
I have never heard of this one before. Interesting.
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
18 Jan 23
I can feel you. I am also curious about how does it taste for real.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jan 23
@Shavkat Probably tastes good.
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Jan 23
Never seen this kind before. I like red ones better.
@Mrlnvk (432)
• Italy
16 Jan 23
I never see neither in Italy nor in Indonesia this white strawberry. Is it the taste is still same with the normal red strawberry?
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
18 Jan 23
I am also curious about it. Some members claimed to be not sweeter than the red ones. It makes me more curious to taste it soon.
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@Mrlnvk (432)
• Italy
18 Jan 23
@Shavkat hopefully you can taste it soon so you can tell me about the taste
@MrDenata (12228)
• Indonesia
16 Jan 23
I never see this kind of strawberry here or i just dont know about it. LOL
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@Shavkat (139249)
• Philippines
16 Jan 23
I have not seen them, too. We only have the common red ones.