The article discusses how to select the best fruit by engaging all five senses rather than relying solely on appearance. It explains that smell, weight, texture, and even sound play crucial roles in determining fruit ripeness and quality. It emphasizes the importance of squeezing fruits like avocados and peaches to assess their ripeness for immediate consumption or gradual ripening. Additionally, the piece highlights common shopping mistakes and advocates for staggering purchases to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Choosing great fruit is more than luck, it's a sensory practice. Successful shoppers engage all five senses, not just sight, to select quality fruit. A gentle squeeze can reveal ripeness, while a sweet aroma indicates freshness.
Common mistakes include neglecting to squeeze fruit for ripeness and overlooking how to stagger purchases for effective meal planning. Understanding when fruits will ripen allows for better timing and prevents waste.
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