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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Passion That Drives Foodtown............................PAGE 1 Are You Keeping Up With Your Goals?............................PAGE 2 Skip the Overpriced Lunch, Come Visit Stefan...........................PAGE 2 Best Temperature Ranges for Your Fridge................................PAGE 5 Check Out This Must-Have Addition to Any Diet....................PAGE 5 Tips to Help You Choose Produce.............................PAGE 6 "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." –Benjamin Franklin
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How to Choose Produce Start With Sight
Selecting good produce is always a key component of any trip to the grocery store. But how do you know if you’ve found the best fruits and veggies? We’ve provided guidelines to selecting proper produce so you always get the freshest options. Fruit The key to finding great fruit doesn’t start with checking for firmness. Check the appearance first. Look for a clean, smooth surface, and identify any problem spots before you check the integrity of the fruit. Once you’ve found a piece that looks good, it’s time to make sure it’s the real deal.
apricots, and apples. Fruit that is nonclimacteric won’t ripen after being picked, such as berries, grapes, watermelons, citrus fruits, and peppers (yes, they’re fruits). Vegetables and Greens Many of the rules about fruit will apply to vegetables. The difference is that virtually all vegetables should be firm. Look for cracks and color especially. Since all vegetables are nonclimacteric, you need to make sure you get something fresh. Foodtown only selects the freshest and best produce available. It’s important to keep seasonal fruits and vegetables in mind when purchasing produce. The region it’s grown in, the time it was harvested, and many other factors will adjust characteristics of your fruit and vegetables. Stop by one of our stores today to check out our awesome selection for yourself!
Check the firmness of fruit by applying light pressure with an easy grip to see if it's too soft or too firm.
Fruit is unique because there are many types that will still ripen after being picked. These climacteric options include peaches, bananas, mangos,
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