Which of the following is not a good practice when buying fresh produce?

Vegetables and fruits are harvested when __________ (full size) not ___________ (fully sweetened).

Why should you leave the skin on produce if possible?

Grown in warm climates and considered exotic

Large juicy fruits with thick skins and many seeds (gourd family)

Thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh into segments

Outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit. Fruit surrounds a single hard stone (called a pit) which contains seeds

Small juicy fruits with thin skins

Fruits that are subject to enzymatic browning should be coated with some form of ascorbic acid.

All produce can be prepared ahead of time.

Produce is delicate and should be handled with care, including not washing until right before use. 

Vitamins A, C & E make up a group of vitamins called antioxidants that help prevent disease, such as cancer.

All produce should be washed immediately upon purchase regardless of how you will prepare or cook them.

Allowing produce to sit or be cooked in water that is later drained is an excellent way to prepare vegetables and maintain nutrients.