Cuno 111405-1 Skin damage, Apricot is pale yellow to greenish-yellow Produce setting, Colored

F R U I T S E L E C T I O N A N D S T O R A G E C H A R T

FRESH FRUITS	SELECTION	STORAGE
Apples	Look for apples with firm, smooth skin and good color.The	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	presence of scald, which is a dry brown patch on the skin	the “Produce” setting.
	does not affect taste. Handle with care to avoid bruising and
	skin damage.
Apricots	Select plump, fairly firm apricots that are golden or burnt	Ripen at room temperature. When ripe,
	orange in color. Avoid if there are soft or mushy spots or	store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	the apricot is pale yellow to greenish-yellow.	the “Produce” setting.
Berries:	Good quality berries should be dry, clean, plump and well-	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
Blackberries	colored.	the “Produce” setting. Store in original,
Blueberries	Blackberries: The caps should not be still attached.	vented carton.
Raspberries	Blueberries: Should have a silvery sheen or “bloom.”
Strawberries	Strawberries: Caps should be fresh, green and intact.
Cantaloupe	Cantaloupe will not ripen after harvest. Select those that	When uncut, store on countertop. After
	are heavy for their size, symmetrical and have a sweet fra-	cutting, store in the ClimateZone™
	grance. The “netting” should be thick with a golden back-	drawer on the “Produce” setting.
	ground color, not green.The stem end should give slightly.
Cherries	Cherries should be plump with firm, brightly colored skins	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	and green stems.	the “Produce” setting.
Cranberries	Choose cranberries that are firm and well-colored. Avoid	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	if they are shriveled or soft.	the “Citrus” setting.
Grapefruit	Choose a grapefruit that is heavy for its size and flat on	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	both ends.	the “Citrus” setting.
Grapes	Choose grapes that are plump and firmly attached to green	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	pliable stems.	the “Produce” setting. Do not store in air-
		tight packaging.
Kiwifruit	Good quality kiwifruit is plump without wrinkles or signs of	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	exterior damage.	the “Produce” setting.
Lemons and Limes	Choose fruit that is firm and heavy for its size.	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
		the “Citrus” setting.
Mango	Choose pieces that are free of bruises and blemishes.	Store at room temperature.
	Mangoes that are ripe will give to gentle pressure.
Nectarines	Look for fruit that is orange-yellow between areas of red,	Ripen at room temperature, then store in
	without any green. Skin should be smooth and unblemished.	the ClimateZone™ drawer on the
		“Produce” setting.
Oranges	Choose firm fruit that is heavy for its size. Avoid any with	Keep oranges separated from foods that
	soft spots or white mold at the ends. It is normal for ripe	absorb odors such as, cheese or butter.
	oranges to have a slight greening.	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
		the “Citrus” setting.
Papaya	A papaya should be firm with unblemished skin, regardless	Store at room temperature. A papaya is
	of the degree of ripeness.	ready to eat when the peel is approxi-
		mately 3⁄4 yellow to yellow-orange in color
		and it yields to gentle palm pressure.
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