Tag: Ripeness test

Millions of social media users have seen the viral blueberries in water trick, where berries are sorted by their ripeness. This method, backed by basic food science principles, offers a simple way to separate your sweet berries from the more tart ones before you even take a bite.

The prickly pear cactus, a staple in many desert landscapes, produces a vibrant and sweet fruit known as the *tuna*. Knowing how to tell if prickly pear fruit is ripe is essential for a sweet harvest and to avoid the fruit's irritating spines, known as glochids.