The strawberry is a summer fruit with a dark red color. Varieties in Messinia include Ventana (early yield), Catonga, and Camarosa, which are mainly produced at the municipalities of Messini and Trifyllia. Up to the 19th century strawberries were considered a luxury fruit while today it has become the most popular berry in the world.
Strawberries are an important source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and potassium. Their deep red color is attributed to their content in particular antioxidant substances. Strawberries are also high in anthocyanidins, which strengthen the antioxidant defense mechanisms of the body, and proanthocyanidins, which offer benefits to the renal and heart systems.