Four Simple Steps To Choose Fresh Fruits

Fruits contain high levels of essential nutrients that constitute a vital part of our daily diet. Some fruits are available all throughout the year, while others are seasonal. So it becomes very inevitable to store the seasonal fruits safely in a cool place, as it may be in demand during other part of the year. Frozen fruits usually do not exhibit the same texture and freshness that fresh fruits possess. Nevertheless with respect to nutritional value, frozen and fresh fruits are similar.

People who buy fruits on daily basis might not find any difficulty in buying fresh fruits. Such people have good knowledge about the qualities and features of fresh fruits. But it can be a hard task for those who are newbie in shopping fruits. Very often fruits are wax coated or artificially preserved. This makes it difficult for people to infer on the genuineness of their quality.

Here are some tips that will be helpful, if you are going shopping fruits for the first time.

1. Purchase during season

   While buying fruits ensure that they are easily available at this time of the year. Sometimes fruits that are off-season might be imported from other places. Such fruits are tagged higher price compared to the rest.

2. Utilize your senses

   When you go for purchasing fruits take them in your hand, touch and feel them to make sure whether they are fresh or not. Spoilt fruits have a bad odor. Fresh fruits give off the typical ripe smell. Another indication of fresh fruit is its green stem that can be seen protruding out.

3. Check its appearance

   While selecting fresh fruits, have a look at their texture and appearance. Also ensure that the fruits are not bruised or stale. Fresh fruits are bright in color and are firm on touch.

4. Choose from the open

   Select fruits that are displayed in the open section of the store. Do not go for fruits that are either packed or encased in closed boxes. If the fruits are kept in the open then that will prevent you from buying spoilt fruits.

If you want to buy fresh strawberries, the first thing you need to do is feel their scent and make sure that it does give off the typical strawberry smell. Pick those strawberries that are bright red. If the fruit appears a bit green or pale yellow, then they might be unripe. If the grocer allows, taste the sample strawberry. This is the best way to ascertain the quality of strawberry. Another point to keep in mind is the sizes of the strawberry, hence go for smaller ones as they are more luscious. Ensure whether it is the appropriate season for strawberries; such fruits ripen during spring and summer.

These are some of the ways in which you can make a judicious selection of fresh fruits.

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