Rinse immediately before eating. The raspberry comes in a variety of colors. These are fragile berries, however, so handle them with great care. When selecting raspberries, avoid shriveled or moldy ones. Store raspberries in the refrigerator in a single layer for up to 2 days.
Strawberries are the most hardy of the berries and can withstand shipping and storage.
Choose brightly colored berries that still have their green tops intact. And because strawberries don't ripen off the vine, avoid ones that are unevenly colored. Do not wash until ready to eat. Making Your Meals 'Berry' Nice To satisfy those berry cravings, sometimes it takes more than a fresh handful to the mouth. Top berries with toasted wheat germ or 1 teaspoon toasted walnuts.