2.6. Surface color
Strawberry color was measured by using Minolta CR-400 (Konica Minolta Sensing, Osaka, Japan). Measurements were taken on equatorial zone of strawberry. CIELAB color variables (L*Lightness and a*-rednessegreenness) were presented. Colorimeter was calibrated against a standard white plate before measurements (Caner & Aday, 2009).