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Summer is here and we\u2019ve all heard how fabulous fruits are to keep us hydrated or energised or just healthy in general BUT picking up the right (read: ripe) ones tends to be the hardest bit.<\/p>\n

You might have pictured yourself sinking your teeth into a juicy piece of fruit, but unfortunately that\u2019s rarely the case. That\u2019s where we come in with seven easy hacks to make sure you spend as little time in those supermarket aisles but walk out with the best produce ever. Thank us later!<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Watermelon<\/h3>\n

This large football-like African fruit is best enjoyed when juicy, fresh and sweet. But how do you ensure it\u2019s just that when you cut into it? Pretty simple! See that it\u2019s either circular or oval in shape (uniformity is important). Next ensure it is dark green and dull in appearance (stay away from those shiny ones). And lastly, look out for symmetrical lines all along with a creamy yellow patch on one side. And if you don\u2019t trust your vision, then knock it with your fists. The sound you should get is a high, non-basal one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Pineapple<\/h3>\n

Ideally, slicing into this spiky fruit should reveal a sweet, slightly acidic and sticky centre. To make sure it is just that, here\u2019s what you need to do. It\u2019s all about sniffing the end of this tropical fruit to check how ripe it is. What you\u2019re after is pretty simple \u2013 the sweet smell you experience when you put your mouth to a glass of pineapple juice. If you\u2019re still unsure, lift the pineapple in your palm to check how heavy it is. If you\u2019ve picked one that feels relatively heavy for its size\u2026bravo! It\u2019s a ripe one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Honeydew melon<\/h3>\n

Some call it honeydew, while others call it honeymelon. How easy is it to choose a ripe piece of this fruit high in vitamin and fibre? We\u2019ll tell you. The shades you\u2019re looking at range from pale yellow to light lemon without much green. Plus, it is recommended to opt for one\u00a0with consistent colour and a\u00a0waxy-looking surface. And if colour isn\u2019t your thing (ie: you classify yourself as colour blind), a quick sniff of the fruit helps too. Just make sure the smell you get is that of fragrant flowers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Pomegranate\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Native to regions ranging from Iran to India, these little jewels are anti-oxidant rich. How do you make sure they\u2019re ready for use in your juices, salads and smoothies? It\u2019s all about the\u00a0colour.\u00a0Nothing spells a ripe pomegranate more than bright to dark red skin. Your other two clues include,\u00a0leathery skin that’s firm yet smooth to touch\u00a0and the fruit should feel heavy for its size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Papaya<\/h3>\n

To enjoy the soft butter-like flesh of this Mexican fruit you\u2019d have to make sure it\u2019s ripe. What are the key things to look out for? Firstly, make sure the skin is bright yellow. A fruit that\u2019s almost yellow or has specks of green very likely needs extra time to ripen. Also, it should feel heavy for its size and be firm. Having said that, remember that your fingers should sink slightly on pressing the fruit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Peach<\/h3>\n

Bet you didn\u2019t know China is the world\u2019s largest producer of this fruit. And the easiest way to know if it\u2019s ready is to give it a little squeeze. Pressing the peach gently close to its stem indicates its ripeness. It should feel soft and slightly squishy. If you spot shrivelled skin (perhaps the only time you’d\u00a0appreciate wrinkles) around the stem, give yourself a pat on the back for picking up an excellent peach. The more vibrant the fruit looks, the sweeter it is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Avocado<\/h3>\n

We all love avocados and swear by them. But the one thing that really does our head in is slicing it in half to find it underripe. To save you those woes, here\u2019s what you should do. Try and find an\u00a0avocado\u00a0with skin that\u2019s unblemished and not shiny. Colour might not be a great indicator. Depending on the variety of the avocados, you could be looking at anything between light green to purplish-black when they ripen. Our fave method though is to peel out the little stem. One that comes off easily and reveals a green shade underneath is just right to put in your shopping cart. If it\u2019s brown or hard to pull off, we suggest you put that back on the shelf.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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And to make life easier, here’s where to find these fruits…<\/h3>\n

Spinneys: <\/strong>This supermarket chain is your go-to place for products from UK, Australia and South Africa. Bear in mind though,\u00a0the price tag of stuff bought here tends to be higher than what you’d generally\u00a0pay at any other supermarket in the city. But if you’re looking to snap a good deal then visit them on Market Day. Think bundle and discount offers on produce, every Monday.<\/p>\n

Choithrams: <\/strong>Probably one of the oldest in the city, you can rely on Choithrams for high quality and fresh produce. (Psst…use its online portal to shop your fruits and veggies and have them delivered to your doorstep FOC, if your bill amounts to AED 100 or more).<\/p>\n

West Zone:<\/strong>\u00a0Not only will you find this\u00a0hypermarket\u00a0chain located at the most random corners of the city, but most branches operate 24 hours.\u00a0Yes, you can actually\u00a0avoid rush hour queues. (Word of advice: if you ever decide to attempt cooking\u00a0a Filipino or Indian meal,\u00a0chances are you will find all Asians ingredients here).<\/p>\n

Lulu Hypermarket: <\/strong>Want to bag a bargain for weekly grocery\u00a0shopping? Then this is your spot. With frequent ‘special saver’ offers running in many of its branches, you can pick up certain produce at a relatively lower rate with no compromise on quality. The best bit: you can place your\u00a0order online and pick it up from the branch nearest to you or have it delivered to your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer is here and we\u2019ve all heard how fabulous fruits are to keep us hydrated or energised or just healthy in general BUT picking up the right (read: ripe) ones tends to be the hardest bit. You might have pictured yourself sinking your teeth into a juicy piece of fruit, but unfortunately that\u2019s rarely the … ","protected":false},"author":453,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"acf":{"legacy_image":"https:\/\/cloud.lovindubai.com\/images\/uploads\/2016\/05\/_relatedEntryImage2x\/Planking_in_supermarket.jpg?mtime=20160507162912","legacy_full_image":"https:\/\/cloud.lovindubai.com\/images\/uploads\/2016\/05\/_featuredImage\/Planking_in_supermarket.jpg?mtime=20160507162912 880w","legacy_meta_tags":"7 Ways To Spot Ripe Fruit In Supermarkets - Lovin Dubai<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summer is here and we\u2019ve all heard how fabulous fruits are to keep us hydrated or energised or just healthy in general BUT picking up the right (read: ripe) ones tends to be the hardest bit.You might have pictured yourself sinking your teeth into a juicy piece of fruit, but unfortunately that\u2019s rarely the case.\">\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/feature\/7-things-about-fruit\">\n<!-- <link rel=\"amphtml\" href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/feature\/7-things-about-fruit\/amp\">\n --><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Ways To Spot Ripe Fruit In Supermarkets\">\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/feature\/7-things-about-fruit\">\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"And it involves using only two or three of your senses\">\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cloud.lovindubai.com\/images\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Planking_in_supermarket.jpg?mtime=20160507162912\">\n<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"3453\">\n<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"2471\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"photo\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"lovindubai\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"7 Ways To Spot Ripe Fruit In Supermarkets\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\" Summer is here and we\u2019ve all heard how fabulous fruits are to keep us hydrated or energised or just healthy in general BUT picking up the right (read: ripe) ones tends to be the hardest bit.You might have pictured yourself sinking your teeth into a juicy piece of fruit, but unfortunately that\u2019s rarely the case.\n\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:url\" content=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/feature\/7-things-about-fruit\">\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cloud.lovindubai.com\/images\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Planking_in_supermarket.jpg?mtime=20160507162912\">\n"},"image_feature":null,"author_name":"hello@lovindubai.com","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/453"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}