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Institución Educativa Parroquial
"Cristo Rey"
Name: Maria Alejandra Jose Sanchez.
Grade: 4th secondary.
Teacher: Elizabeth Azabache.
Topic: Strawberries.
Year:
2015

Strawberries
Its origin:
Its red color, delicate flavor and aromatic fragrance have made a gastronomic
icon. Strawberries have the most glamorous time during the Wimbledon
tennis tournament, where you served with cream has become a classic, but
also look great swimming in a good pitcher of Burgundy.
However, the most interesting fact is associated with its curious origin
strawberries because they never existed in nature. Indeed, we all know
commercial strawberry Fragaria x ananassa called (something like strawberry
pineapple) and x in their name denotes that it is a hybrid between two
different species of strawberry: the Fragaria virginiana and laFragaria
chiloensis. The story surrounding the origin of F. ananassa is fascinating and
fortunately is well documented.
Spy King
On January 7, 1712, Lieutenant Colonel François Amédée Frézier -Ingeniero
30 years sailed to Chile aboard the St. Joseph, a merchant ship equipped with
French weapons. Frézier was sent as a spy for King Louis XIV with an
important mission to make more accurate maps of ports and Spanish
fortifications had on the coast of Chile and Peru. After a journey of 160 days,
which included the passage through the dangerous Cape Horn, Frézier
arrived at the port of Concepción on June 16, 1712.
Fézier, who had shown his talent to serve the French crown above, used as a
basis for Concepción along the coast of Chile and Peru, making accurate
maps of ports and noting the possible escape routes, defenses available and
administrative organization of the places he visited. In fact, the first map of
Santiago made with technical standards was prepared by Frézier.

Additionally, he made some interesting observations on the flora and fauna
found during the trip. One of the things that caught his attention was the
presence of a type of strawberry that was not known in Europe, called
quellghen by Mapuche -who also the cultivaban- and frutillar by the
Spaniards. Unlike other wild strawberries (called llahuen, alueñe or lahueni)
quellghen strawberries were white or pale pink. However, it was not the
color which surprised Frézier, but its size: it was much larger than
strawberries known in Europe.
Link:
http://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias/2014/10/141006_bondades_fresa_fin
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The February 19, 1714, Frézier sailed for France taking with your notes and
drawings, five floors of quellghen, which he described as "Fragaria
chiliensis, maximum Fructu, foliis carnosis hirsutis, vulgar strawberry" in a
book he published Later, entitled "Journey to the South Seas" and its
interesting content was translated from French to English, German and
Dutch within three years, something quite unusual at that time. Thus, the
August 17, 1714, five Chilean strawberry plants came as immigrants to
Europe.

History:
Strawberry, whose scientific name is Fragaria vesca, F. viridis, or F. moschata,
is a triangular shaped fruit, red, formed by small dots, we all know well for its
intense aroma and delicious taste.
Strawberry actually defined as a result of improperly, because the real fruit is
composed of small dots surrounding the same cutter and are erroneously
called
seeds.
Strawberry
origins are
unclear:
some
sources
consider
European
origin,
particularly
in the area
alpínica
while others consider Chilean origin, where a French officer in the early
Seven hundred, Europe imported mother plants used as a basis for
establishing the hybrid Fragaria x ananassa, they belong to all varieties of
strawberries are widespread today.
Historically Strawberry was already present on the tables of ancient Rome:
the fruit used in effect appear to coincide with the celebrations in honor of
Adonis, the death of which, as legend, Venus wept copious tears, which
arrived to earth they became small red hearts: scented strawberries.
According to more recent popular legends, but lost anyway with the passage
of time, would have to protect strawberry bite of vipers and snakes to avoid
dangerous poison of these animals are said to be collecting leaves plant the
day of San Giovanni. So who had collected the leaves on 24 June, had put to

dry in the sun and then have intertwined to make them as a belt, they have
been protected by any bites, often lethal, vipers and snakes! Logically it is
popular beliefs related to the Italian peasant tradition, but these legends
always make more excellent strawberry among all the fruits we have on our
table.
Until the seventeenth century in Europe were grown plants native wild
species (Fragaria vesca, F. viridis, or F. moschata) and other varieties of
strawberries introduced to North America as (F. Virginian): namely, with the
introduction of the American species, the strawberry plant produced much
larger fruits.
Its 10 benefits:
1. Strawberries are low in calories.
A cup of strawberries has about 43 calories. They also
contain fiber, which helps regulate the digestive processes
and reduce hunger.
2. They are loaded with antioxidants.
Strawberries contain phenols, a chemical compound.
Anthocyanin is a type of phenol abundant in strawberries
and providing its characteristic color. It is also known for
its powerful natural antioxidant qualities as maintaining
the health of cells.
3. They are a natural anti-inflammatory.
Phenols also help combat inflammation in the body by inhibiting production of the enzyme
cyclooxygenase, just as do compounds such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
4. They are a rich source of vitamins.
Strawberries are a source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and
folic acid. Also they possess a considerable amount of vitamin C.

5. Have manganese.
Manganese is a mineral that acts as a potent antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory. A cup of
strawberries contains 21 grams of manganese.
6. contribute to bone health.
Strawberries are high in magnesium, potassium and
vitamin K, which help enhance bone health.
7. They promote eye health.
Some studies have shown that strawberries improve eye
health by reducing the risk of macular degeneration.
8. They have an anti-aging effect.
This ellagic acid in strawberries improves skin elasticity and
delays the onset of signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging, while biotin helps maintain
healthy nails and hair.
9. They are an important source of vitamin C.
A cup of strawberries contains 136% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, which
makes them a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system.
10. They help you lose weight.
Because of its low calorie and high nitrate content, strawberries are a good ally for weight loss
diets. They help reduce appetite, promote blood circulation and also are delicious!
Links:
http://tusbuenosmomentos.com/2013/02/beneficios-comer-fresas/
http://ecocosas.com/cocina-y-alimentos/beneficios-de-las-fresas-paranuestra-salud/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeBeaAjpy1c