How to Buy Fruit at the Grocery Store

When buying fruits at the grocery store, take the time to compare the prices of fresh, frozen and canned, as this is the key to saving money. For instance, fresh carrots will usually cost less than frozen or canned. Frozen beans will usually cost less than fresh or canned, and canned peas may cost less than frozen or fresh. If you are buying fresh fruit, you need to know what to look for. Here is how you buy fresh fruit at the grocery store.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Look for apples that are bright in color and have a firm texture. Avoid apples that have bruises, and shriveled or wrinkled skin.

2. Look for bananas that are bright in color and firm. Try to avoid any bananas that are soft and have bruises.

3. Look for berries that are bright in color and are plump. Avoid berries that are soft, moldy and leaky.

4. Buy cantaloupes that have a yellowish rind and a nice aroma. Avoid cantaloupes that have soft spots.

5. When buying citrus fruits, look for ones that are bright in color and heavy in size. Avoid citrus fruits that are lightweight, have soft spots, shriveled skin and look dull.

6. Buy grapes that are plump and bright in color. Avoid grapes that are leaky, soft or look shriveled.

7. Buy peaches that are fresh and slightly firm. Avoid peaches that are hard, bruised, immature and have greenish skin.

8. When buying pears, look for ones that have good color and firm flesh. Avoid pears that have bruises and are hard.

9. Buy watermelon that has a smooth outer surface and is firm and juicy. Avoid watermelon that has dry flesh and is pale in color.

Tips & Warnings

• All fresh produce should feel firm, crisp and have good color.

Resources

• How to Get More Vitamin C
• How to Buy Vegetables at the Grocery Store

[FrazzledNanny]

on 5/5/2009 Thanks for the tips on buying fruit at the grocery store. It isn't always easy to know what is fresh and flavorful. 5*

[sonni57]

on 4/24/2009 It's always hard to buy fruit at the store thanks for the tips.