Buying Fresh Fruit

I buy fresh fruit every week or so. The kids love to eat fresh bananas, apples, and oranges. There are so many to choose from too. I’m teaching my kids how to select fresh fruit so they’ll be able to use that valuable lesson later in life.

Tip #1

• Most fruits have a thin skin. Look for fruit without blemishes and soft spots. This could mean the fruit is too ripe. If the fruit is too ripe, it could spoil quickly or be too sweet.
  

Tip #2

• Do the smell test to test whether the fruit is too ripe.
  

Tip #3

• Only choose what you’ll use. You can always replace what you use. It’s better than wasting the fruit.
  

Tip #4

• Use the fruit as soon as possible. This avoids unncessary spoilage.