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Buying fruit seems easy, but it is not so easy

We tell you how to buy fruit in the supermarket to avoid waste and always have the best quality and flavor in your home.

Today we will give you some tips for buying fruit. When you take it home you should analyze its color, texture, smell… This will give you a clue about its degree of ripeness. Because you should not take it too green or too ripe. It is also important to ensure that there are no bumps. Likewise, it is advisable to know its seasonality to know when it is its best moment. Fruits according to the Spring season: strawberries, loquats, cherries, apricots and nectarines. Summer: Watermelon, melon, peaches, plums and the end of cherries, nectarines and apricots. Autumn: Quince, kiwis, tangerines, mango and grapes Winter: Oranges, pears, kiwis and pineapple. Tips for specific fruits Pineapple- Pull one of its leaves from the center. If it comes out easily and is white in color (not brown), it is on point. Strawberries- They must be red and whole. No knocks or damage. Oranges and Tangerines- Each piece should have a good weight, indicating that it is loaded with pulp and juice. Forget about its color and shine, this is given with a glycerin bath. Apples and pears- You can tell with the naked eye if they are ripe, just check that they are not bruised. Bananas- They should not be too green, the spots and specks are not bad, they are normal. Be careful with the blows. Grapes- Their size or color does not matter, but they must be whole, without pits and with a dry appearance. If they are wet it is because there is some in the bunch damaged. Melon- The more stripes it has, the better it is, and it should give a little to the pressure of the fingers in the area of ​​the peaks. Watermelon- Choose the dark colored one with an eggy sound when gently hitting it with your knuckles. The base on which the watermelon rests, the yellower the better. Mango- The more yellow it is, the better. At you act should yield slightly to pressure. Avocado- Ideally, it should be a little soft, but not too soft. The color should be dark and very bright.