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FRUIT SELECTION AND STORAGE CHART
Apples
Apricots
Berries:
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Cantaloupe
Look for appleswith firm, smooth skin and good color.The
presence of scald,which is a dry brown patch on the skin
does not affect taste.Handle with care to avoid bruising and
skin damage.
Select plump, fairly firm apricots that are golden or burnt
orange in color.Avoid if there are soft or mushy spots or
the apricot is pale yellow to greenish-yellow.
Good quality berries should be dry, clean,plump and well-
colored.
Blackberries: The caps should not be still attached.
Blueberries: Should havea silvery sheen or"bloom."
Strawberries: Caps should be fresh, green and intact.
Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Ripen at room temperature. When ripe,
store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting. Store in original, vented
carton.
Cantaloupe will not ripen after harvest. Select those that When uncut, store on countertop.After
are heavy for their size, symmetrical and have a sweet fra- cutting, store in the OptiFresh TM drawer
grance.The "netting" should be thick with a golden back- on the"Produce" setting.
ground color, not green.The stem end should give slightly.
Cherries Cherries should be plump with firm, brightly colored skins Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
and green stems. "Produce" setting.
Cranberries Choose cranberries that are firm and well-colored. Avoid Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
if they are shriveled or soft. "Citrus" setting.
Grapefruit Choose a grapefruit that is heavy for its size and flat on Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
both ends. "Citrus" setting.
Grapes Choose grapes that are plump and firmly attached to green Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
pliable stems. "Produce" setting. Do not store in airtight
packaging.
Kiwi Fruit Good quality kiwi fruit is plump without wrinldes or signs Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
of exterior damage. "Produce" setting.
Lemons and Limes Choose fruit that is firm and heavyfor its size. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Citrus" setting.
Mango Choose pieces that are free of bruises and blemishes. Store at room temperature.
Mangoesthat are ripe will give to gentle pressure.
Nectarines Look for fruit that is orange-yellow between areas of red, Ripen at room temperature, then store in
without anygreen.Sldn should be smooth and unblemished, the OptiFresh TM drawer on the"Produce"
setting.
Oranges Choose firm fruit that is heavy for its size.Avoid any with Keep oranges separated from foods that
soft spots or white mold at the ends.It is normal for ripe absorb odors such as, cheese or butter.
oranges to havea slight greening. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Citrus" setting.
Papaya A papayashould be firm with unblemished skin, regardless Store at room temperature. A papaya is
of the degree of ripeness, ready to eat when the peel is approxi-
mately _ yellow to yellow-orange in color
and it yields to gentle palm pressure.
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