date:Jun 12, 2015
tic and impact.
Many types of produce experience flavor fade after harvesting and picking. Or certain flavors fade and others grow (broccoli is a good example), or the item might develop bitter back-notes.
Color in certain vegetables also is of concern, adds Del Grande. The red color of fresh chili peppers is never consistent, but the brilliant red color is highly desirable. And with fruits, there always is the ripeness issue. Everyone loves a perfect, ripe mango, but perfectly ripe is difficu