IS IT FRESH? What usually stops us from buying fruits is we’re not sure if what we’re buying is fresh.
Here’s how to test the freshness of fruits:
STORING FRUITS
1. When the fruits are ripe, most fruits are best stored in the refrigerator.
Refrigerated whole fruits should be kept in perforated plastic bags.
2. When a strong-smelling fruit is cut open, store them in a covered container.
Fruits like langka or jackfruit, citruses and melon varieties need to be sealed or covered
so as not to contaminate the aroma and flavor of other food items in the ref.
3. Apples, pears and bananas would have to be eaten right away or kept in an airtight
container or plastic food wrap, if they’ve already been cut open to lessen the
unsightly browning. These are fruits that tend to brown immediately once opened.
4. Bananas are stored in room temperature. Remove the rotting bananas to avoid
spoiling the other bananas. Other fruits stored in room temp are lanzones and whole
watermelons.
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Quality
Fresh quality ripe mangoes are fragrant and
not bruised.
Quality
Fresh and ripe bananas are free from
bruising and are firm to the touch.
Quality
Pineapples are fresh and
ready to eat when the
leaves close to the center
come off easy when
pulled.
Quality
Fresh and ripe papayas should have skin that
is smooth, not torn or cracked. When you
press your thumb into the flesh—it is firm.
If it’s soft and has a sweet smell to it, the
papaya is already overripe.
Quality
A good rule when buying is to check the
integrity of the skin. It should be firm,
smooth and free from bruises and punctures.
