We all know we should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. However, sometimes people don't know buy the freshest fruits and vegetables in the grocery store. They purchase what they think is fresh produce, only to cut into it the next day and find it rotten or spoiled. Here is a handy how-to guide to help you buy the best fresh fruits and vegetables on the market.
Instructions
1. Select fresh green beans that are a vibrant green (not a pale or brownish hue) and have a little give and a snap when bent. If a bean pod feels hard, it means it's dried out and not good for cooking.
2. Look for berries that are plump and have a bright color. Look for strawberries that still have their caps (if they are missing, the berry is too ripe) and look for raspberries and blackberries without a cap (those with a cap are under-ripe).
3. Choose lettuce and cabbage heads that are heavy. Feel them over for any soft spots that indicating rot.
4. Buy cantaloupe melons that have close netting on the rind. The stem scar should be smooth and the space between the netting should be yellow to yellow-green color.
5. Purchase citrus fruit that are heavy for their size. Don't be deterred by markings or scars on the flesh. That should not affect their taste or quality. Keep in mind that thinner, smoother-skinned citrus fruits (like limes) have more water content.
6. Feel the skins of root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and turnips. They should feel smooth and firm. Be wary of overly large root vegetables, as they sometimes have a woody texture.
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