Fruits also have genders. How to pick these ten types.

After eating fruit for so many years, did you know that fruits have genders? Did you know how to pick the sweetest and most delicious ones? If you're shaking your head, then keep reading!

Pears

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When buying fruit, the vendor always tells Meow to buy the "female" ones, as they have more flesh and smaller seeds. But how do you tell the difference between male and female pears?

Look at the navel, buy the female

The main thing to look at is the pear's navel, the indentation at the bottom. A deep navel means it's a female pear. If the female pear's navel is deep, smooth, and full, it's sure to be sweet and delicious!

Choose thin skin

When selecting pears, also look at the exterior. Pears with thick skin generally have coarse flesh and less juice. You should choose pears with thin skin and no blemishes on the surface.

The shape should be regular

Try to avoid pears with irregular shapes and lots of surface scars, as they are not only less sweet but also astringent. Have you learned something new?

Apples

Red and yellow stripes are the best

To get the tastiest Red Fuji apples, besides having a proper shape, the most important thing is to look at the color on the surface. Apples with red and yellow stripes are crispy and juicy.

A light tap should echo

Tap the apple lightly with your finger. If it makes a crisp sound and has many freckles on its skin, it's a sweet and crispy Red Fuji~

Oranges

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Buy oranges with a sunken stem end

If the orange's stem end is flat or sunken, it's sweeter. Conversely, a protruding stem end means it's more sour. This is because the protruding part takes up a lot of the sugar, reducing the orange's sweetness.

It should be elastic

Press it lightly with two fingers; good elasticity is a sign of quality. Also, if you can smell a fresh aroma through the peel, and some oil comes out when you squeeze the skin, it's a good orange.

Oranges

The navel should be small

The orange's navel is also called the stem end. If the navel is too big, there will be white pith inside, and less juice. So, when buying, choose oranges with a small navel.

The shape should be slender

The best-tasting oranges aren't the roundest, but the slenderest! A tall, slim shape is your best choice.

The heavier the better

Among oranges of the same size, the heavier one has more juice and is tastier!

Grapes

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The flesh is key

The size and purplish color of the grapes don't affect the taste much; what's most important is the flesh of the grape.

Choose plump ones

Grapes that are too hard are often bland and slightly bitter, while those that are too soft can be very sour. So, when picking grapes, go by feel and choose plump, firm ones.

Check the stem for freshness

In the winter, if you want to buy fresh grapes, don't look at the berries, look at the stem. Fresh grapes have firm, upright, and vibrant green stems. If the stem is brown and limp, don't buy it.

Strawberries

Choose those without sharp edges

When buying strawberries, if they are very large and oddly shaped, they usually don't have much flavor. Strawberries with a regular shape and no sharp edges are the best.

The color should be red with white

Regarding the color of strawberries, the more vibrant the red, the more sour they might be. Strawberries that are red with white are the sweetest!

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit Ice Cream

The skin should flare out

A dragon fruit with flared skin and a moderately firm texture when squeezed is of better quality.

The round and plump shape is best

The heavier the dragon fruit, the better. Choose those that are round and plump in the middle, large, fat, and fully ripe for sweetness. Remember to never choose the slender type.

The brighter the color, the better

The surface of a dragon fruit has red and green parts. The redder the red, the better; the greener the green, the fresher it is. If the green parts turn yellowish-brown, it means it's no longer fresh.

Bananas

A medium size is best

If a banana bunch is very large, it won't have much flavor. It's recommended to choose medium-sized bananas, as they have a rich aroma and are very sweet.

Check the handle to judge freshness

To determine if a banana is fresh, look at its handle. The darker the color, the longer it has been since it was picked.

Kiwifruit

A deep, earthy yellow is best

Kiwifruits with a slightly deeper color, with skin close to an earthy yellow, have had plenty of sun and are sure to be sweet!

Choose the ones with a pointed shape

When selecting kiwifruit, never pick the ones with a flat, duck-bill-like top. The best ones have a sharply pointed top.

Hami Melon

The uglier, the sweeter

Don't buy the Hami melons that look the best and have the highest appearance! They are likely unripe. The more ridges and uglier the melon, the more fragrant and delicious it will be.

The color should be golden

The best color for a Hami melon is golden yellow. It should feel moderately firm to the touch. If it's too soft, it's likely overripe and about to spoil!