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Strawberry is a small, red fruit produced by a low-growing plant. The edible part of the strawberry is an enlarged flower receptacle, while the true fruits are the small achenes on the surface. The modern garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) originated in the 18th century as a natural hybrid between two wild species native to North and South America. Since then, it has been cultivated and selectively bred for fruit size, yield, and other agricultural traits.Botanical Structure and Growt

Devrek Kireni is a local sour cherry variety belonging to the species Prunus cerasus L. cultivated in the Devrek district of Zonguldak Province in Türkiye. This product is defined by its natural variation developed under the region-specific climate and soil conditions. Devrek Kireni is characterized by high acidity, intense aromatic compounds, and a distinctive taste profile. The fruit is consumed both fresh and in various processed forms, serving as a raw material for diverse products in the fo

Water kefir is a water-based fermented beverage obtained through the fermentation of sugary liquids by lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and yeasts of the genus Saccharomyces. Its low-calorie content, absence of lactose and cholesterol, and provision of a probiotic source for vegan and vegetarian individuals make water kefir an alternative to milk-based kefirs. Water kefir exhibits high adaptability to fermentable sugar sources, and sensory and functional diversity can be achieved by using d