Choosing the Best Fruit
by Nikki
Willhite
www.allthingsfrugal.com
Apricots
Color and texture. Should be yellow- orange and firm.
Berries
Color. Should be bright.
Cherries
Color and texture. Should be dark in color and firm.
Grapefruits
Color and weight. Color should be greenish yellow. Lighter
grapefruits may be dried out inside and weigh less.
Grapes
Should be plump and have flexible stems.
Melons
Smell them. Also, check the stem end. It should be indented and
a little soft.
Cantaloupes should be yellowish, with thick, coarse veining and not too soft.
Watermelons should be firm and smooth. Try knocking on the rind. You should hear
a deep, hollow thump.
Nectarines
Color should be orange, yellow and red.
Oranges
Firm and heavy, with finely textured skins.
Apples
Bright color with no bruises. Firm.
Bananas
Choose them slightly under ripe and allow to ripen at home. Look
for a bright yellow color (with some green near the stems). No bruises.
Peaches
Firm, strong color.
Pineapples
Smell it. Look for a small, compact crown, bright leaves, and
protruding eyes.
Plums
Soft, but not mushy or brown.