20 mistakes that we automatically make in the supermarket
'24.09.2021'
Source: Adme
In any case, supermarkets outperform stores that do not provide self-service. Judge for yourself: each product can be carefully examined, twisted in your hands, and familiarized with its composition. True, we often forget about this opportunity, and in a hurry we throw into the cart the first thing that our eye caught on, writes Adme.ru.
Learning to choose products so as not to make a mistake is not so difficult. Whatever one may say, but there are certain mistakes that many of us often made when going shopping in the supermarket.
1. Do not look at the vegetables in the package
Today, many prefer to buy pre-packaged cucumbers, tomatoes and other vegetables in a transparent film. However, it is worth taking a closer look. It is better to refuse such vegetables if you notice condensation on the back of the package: this is a sure sign that the product is spoiled.
2. We believe that the main thing in an avocado is color
As it ripens, the avocado darkens noticeably. But this exotic fruit has another important property: pay attention to the color under the stalk. If it is brown, the avocado is likely to be overripe. And green indicates that the fruit did not have time to overripe and there are still several days in stock.
3. Do not buy pineapples with dry leaves
To determine the maturity of a pineapple, you need to look at its "sultan" - the top of the leaf. If it is too green, then the leaves are sitting tight and the inside of the fruit will most likely have a tasteless white flesh. And if the leaves have dry tips and they easily come off when pulled, this indicates that the pineapple is ripe.
4. We do not pay attention to the weight of grapefruits
Finding really delicious grapefruits in stores is very difficult, as they are picked from the tree long before they are fully ripe. But there is one secret that will help you make the right choice. To determine the juiciness of grapefruit, just hold it in your hands. It is worth paying attention to the most weighty fruits.
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5. We pass by yellowish chicken meat
Along with the usual pale blue broilers in supermarkets, you can see carcasses, whose meat has a characteristic yellow tint. There is nothing wrong with that: this color is associated with the peculiarities of the cultivation technology. The birds are fed with grain and corn, which gives the meat the appropriate color.
6. Choosing red caviar, do not look at the numbers
If you choose red caviar in a tin can, first look at the numbers that are printed on the lid. They should be convex, not depressed. So you can determine a quality factory product in seconds.
7. We overpay for “homemade” dumplings
Although the dumplings created by the method of machine sculpting are much worse in terms of aesthetics with the so-called homemade ones, the manufacturing process of both is no different. And the inflated price of manually molded dumplings is explained by the fact that such their production simply requires more time.
8. Choose walnuts in a transparent package
When choosing peeled walnuts, pay attention to the type of packaging. If they are stored in a completely transparent bag, and the expiration date is coming to an end, it is likely that this will affect the taste of the nuts: they will become rancid.
9. We buy chicory in plastic jars
When buying chicory, it is better to give preference to vacuum or at least sealed packaging. It is poorly stored in plastic jars and paper bags, since the powder in them quickly absorbs moisture.
10. We consider the dark dried apricots stale
If dried apricots have a bright orange color, a rounded shape and attractively glistens, these are obvious signs that it does not differ in freshness. The fact is that for such a presentation it is treated with sulfur dioxide. So the darker and duller this dried fruit is, the better.
11. When choosing marshmallows, we do not pay attention to glaze
Chocolate glazed marshmallows are one of the most insidious sweets. Due to the wide distribution of palm oil and various food surrogates, it is very difficult to find a quality treat. But there is a way to solve this problem. If you see that the glaze on the marshmallows is matte, then you have soy chocolate in front of you. Natural glaze will sparkle in the sun.
12. We forget that the goods are "scattered" by departments
Few people like to wander around the store for a long time and prefer to immediately take, for example, a piece of cheese they like. It is worth remembering that the same product can be found in several departments (packaged, by weight, sliced). It is very possible that you accidentally find a cheaper alternative.
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13. Choose fragrant dishes in cooking
If the finished dish that you are going to buy in the cooking department has a strong spicy smell, it is better to refrain from buying. The fact is that with the help of spices very often mask stale products.
14. We buy fish swimming in brine
Vacuum packaging with fish can be of any shape and consist of various materials. However, there is a necessary condition for maintaining the quality of the fish: the air from the container must be pumped out, and the contents cannot "splash" in the brine. The presence of liquid indicates that during production or at the packaging stage the production technology was violated.
15. Ignore the location of the slices in the store
When buying unpacked fish that has been cut in a supermarket, take into account where exactly this product is located. Cut, laid out in a window with a refrigerator, you can safely take. However, you should not put a freshly purchased product in the freezer at home: tender fish meat does not like a sharp temperature drop.
16. We do not attach importance to the color of different parts of the fish
Producers do not always indicate which part of the fish the fillet is made from. As a rule, the fattest meat is located closer to the head. If under the film you clearly distinguish dark areas on fish slices, then you have the tail portion, which is considered the least tasty.
17. Buy stratified honey
Natural bee honey contains pollen and wax particles that are clearly visible to the naked eye. If you notice that 2 layers have formed in the jar (the top is dense and the bottom is liquid), in no case buy such honey - this is an obvious fake. It is likely that it was generously flavored with flour, starch, sugar syrup and poured over with water to increase its volume.
18. Choose a sausage in appearance
To make the loaves of sausage, which has been "living" in the supermarket for several days, look attractive, they can be wiped daily with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil. In this way, traces of leaked salt and sometimes mold are removed.
19. Do not think about the quality of sausage slices
Not all supermarkets take the time and money to cut and pack sausages. Rare stores are ready to meet the needs of consumers, taking care of their convenience. Therefore, such an honor is usually awarded to those products that have not been sold.
20. Put the packed meat in the basket with your bare hands
Even packed meat should not be taken by hand and thrown into a basket of food. Cold-resistant bacteria are always deposited on the vacuum packaging, which can spread to all contents. Protect yourself: first put a plastic bag on your hand, and then twist it so that the meat is inside.
And what annoying mistakes when choosing products would you include in this list?
