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The pluot fruit is a cross between a plum and apricot. Sometimes these are also called plumcots or apriplums. They are sweet, low-acid fruits and contain fiber…
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Yes, hard peaches soften or ripen from the natural release of ethylene gas. Placing peaches in a paper bag or perforated plastic bag will actually enhance the…
Crenshaw melons are a cross between cantaloupe and casaba melons. Unlike cantaloupe, the skin texture is similar to that of watermelon. When ripe, the skin sho…
Typically, all fruits, even yellow ones like bananas, grapefruit, or pears, can be worked into a meal plan for diabetes, but since they do contain carbohydrate…
I would say one is not better than the other because both options are a different means to meet your daily recommendationof fruit (What is a Serving of Fruit?)…
Season availability and ripeness are key to eating tasty, delicious, and nutritious fruit. Ripeness cues to consider include color, texture, aroma, and weight.…
Fruits and vegetables are chock-full of vitamins and minerals including calcium – an essential nutrient for many body functions. Fortified orange juice i…
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Muscadine grapes are native to the southeastern United States. There are over 100 cultivars or types and skin colors range from light bronze to pink to purple…
Some fruits will continue to ripen post-harvest, including peaches, pears, plums, nectarines, bananas, avocados, tomatoes, so these are picked once mature and…