How To Pick Fresh, Ripe Fruits And Vegetables Every Single Time
Don’t you hate it when you purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, and when you get home you realize they’re mushy inside? That’s one sign of overripeness. Or you slice a green avocado only to find it’s as hard as a rock? That’s an underripe avocado.
Knowing how to pick the best fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables will save you time (going back to the store to replace bad produce) and money (throwing away bad food). Just by using your five senses, you can determine if the items you’re choosing are at their peak freshness.
For example, did you know you can do the shake test with blueberries? Shake the container of blueberries. If they move freely without sticking to the bottom, then they’re at optimum freshness. But if the blueberries make a loud rattle sound when shaken, then they’re underripe. If the berries stick to the container, then they’re overripe.
Find these insightful tips and more below. You’ll find helpful hints not only for blueberries, but also for strawberries, pineapples, mangos, apples, grapes, watermelon, avocado, cherries, tomatoes, kiwi, rhubarb, broccoli, corn, carrots, cauliflower, asparagus, green beans, and mushrooms.
Now you can grocery shop confidently and know you’re picking the freshest fruits and vegetables for your family!
