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Tips Oranges - If you want to avoid dried out oranges, always choose the oranges you buy according to how much they weight in relation to their size. he juice in an orange is what makes it heavy. If an orange is dried out, it will be a lot lighter. Purchase by Weight - Most fruit is purchased by weight. Don't automatically reach for the biggest pieces of fruit. If you are making a pie, then you may want the big ones. If they are for snacking, a smaller size will usually fill you up. How to Choose Fruit 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.

 

 

 

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