How To Rightfully Select And Buy
Fruits And Vegetables
Selecting and Buying Vegetables
For this step we want to make sure our fruits are:
good in color
firmness, no squishy vegetables
no bruises on them
make sure the vegetables are not to small( this could mean that they are immature and have lack of flavor)
make sure the vegetables are not large either( this could mean that they can be over matureness and tough)
always good to feel the vegetables to see firmness
Buying Vegetables
lets only buy the ones we will be consuming within a short time
lets buy the ones that are in season, they are usually high in quality and low in price
buying organic is great
Other information:
purchasing vegetables, there are several forms you can buy them in, these are:
fresh
frozen
canned and
dried
Selecting and Buying fruits
Selecting and Buying Fruits
make sure your fruits are:
they should have fragrance( means they are still good)
with no bruises
with no cuts
with no mold
also for them to not be soft
always good to feel the fruits when selecting them
Buying Fruits
tips for buying fruits:
you should just buy what you need (fruit spoils rapidly)
lets buy in small quantities
should buy fruits that are fresh
lets buy fruits that are local and in season ( fruit can be cheaper when they are in season)
Other Information
Forms you can buy fruit in :
canned( added sugars though, and syrups, make sure no dents in the can)
Frozen( these can soften and destroy texture of fruit)
Dried(can be package or sold loose)