Emma Miller
The doctor does not recommend buying peaches that are packed in plastic bags. Nutritionist Olga Korablyova told us what to look for when buying peaches in a supermarket or market.
According to her, if the flavor of a peach is weak, then the fruit is likely to be sour. But sweet peaches have a pronounced smell.
“The greenish color of the peel means that the fruit was picked too early: it will not ripen to the right degree at home. A good peach should be dry, clean, and firm, without brown spots: they indicate that the fruit has already begun to deteriorate. You shouldn’t buy crumpled, wet, or wrinkled peaches – they won’t last long,” the nutritionist warned.
Hard peaches are most likely sour: the peel should give way to finger pressure.
The doctor also advises against buying peaches that are packed in plastic bags – the fruit in them spoils quickly: they need air. Likewise, you should not take peaches if they are sold in places not suitable for trade or near highways.
