Fruits and vegetables are nutritious, valuable foods full of flavour. Therefore, fruits and vegetables represent an important and, in many cases, an under-appreciated resource that could benefit from better utilisation and exploitation in rural communities. However, in low-income countries, poor care and handling of these crops frequently result in loss of quality, especially when not consumed immediately. Shelf-stable whole strawberries with high moisture is a technique to preserve strawberries that can be used in confectionery, bakery goods and dairy products.