Thursday, December 27, 2018

Factors To Consider When Choosing Missouri Local Produce

By Dennis Cooper


The rural parts of the USA have been a great source of agricultural produce, thanks to the vast and fertile land that supports agricultural activities. There is plenty of fresh food coming from different parts of the country. This has acted as a great source of support to the cities since they have had a steady supply of fresh agricultural products to feed the growing populations. Depending on the areas where they are produced and the quality of handling that they are given during and after production, the quality of the food you buy should be good if not perfect. Here are some tips on how to pick the best quality Missouri local produce.

Try going seasonal if you want to choose the best product. It is a fact that food tastes better during its season. As if that is not enough, they also come in plenty when they are in season. That is also the time when they are really cheap. In fact, they are cheapest during this time. That makes it the perfect time to get the best in terms of quality, quantity, and price.

If the store does not charge according to weight for each of the items, chose the one with the largest weight if it meets other factors that are worth considering. When buying lemons, tomatoes, avocados, or lettuce you can choose those that have the highest weight. Do not forget to consider other factors other than weight too.

Go for the dark and leafy greens such as spinach mustard greens and chard. They are especially suitable for daily eating and would provide you with a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Among other nutritional values, they are packed with folate, fiber, and both vitamins C and K. They also provide a high concentration of carotenoids and other phytochemicals that your body needs.

Choose fruits that are deeply colored and firm. Fruits are more enticing when they are shiny, clean and healthy-looking. The first impressions matter a lot. If the fruits do not attract you the first time you see them, then they are not the best ones to buy. They should be firm instead of hard. In other words, everything about them should ignite your appetite.

Go for the fragrant smelling fruits. If you know how to choose a fruit by the way it smells, you will be guided into choosing right just fine. A strong aroma may mean that the fruit is too ripe, and that is not good. A good fruit should have an average aroma. If it does not smell it means it is not ripe.

Buy mature fruits and vegetables. Some vegetables and fruits if picked before they mature will just soften and not get ripe. As a result, they will not ripen but just soften and wither. Likewise, they will not be sweet and juicy like they are supposed to be under normal conditions.

Never be misguided by the color of the fruit or vegetable. If you think color determines whether the fruit is ripe or not, you can easily be misguided. In some cases, color may turn even before the fruit is fully ripe like it should.




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