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How to pick a good piece of fruit

• Apples: Go for firm, well-colored apples that feel crisp. Avoid those that have shriveled or bruised peel or those that give slightly, when pressed.
• Berries: Look for firm, dry, smooth berries that are plump and full of color. Soft fruit means the berries are overripe; wrinkled fruit means they've been stored too long.
• Cantaloupe: Ripe cantaloupes will have a cantaloupe smell, a yellowish cast to the rind and thick, corky netting that stands out from the skin. A ripe melon will yield slightly when pressed at the end opposite the stem.
• Cherries: Look for glossy, plump fruit with flexible stems. Avoid hard, shriveled or blemished fruit or cherries that are mushy or sticky.
• Grapefruit: The fruit should be firm and heavy for its size. Look for a grapefruit with smooth, thin peel, which will yield more juice. Avoid any fruit with rough or wrinkled peel.
• Watermelons: Choose a firm watermelon with a bright green, dull (not shiny) rind and a yellowish underside, which means that it was ripened on the ground. Forget about thumping it; sometimes an overly ripe melon sounds hollow.

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