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It's a personal thing |
As usual this time of year I am eating many of the hard, dense apples that populate supermarkets.
Tooth, like taste, is fundamental to an apple's quality and is a personal preference. Some people just can't get their teeth around the really hard apples.
Meanwhile I am noticing real differences in the texture of what's in the stores.
Off-season apples are stored for months and transported, sometimes for thousands of miles. It's no wonder that growers and retailers (and consumers) prefer sturdy fruits that keep well and withstand the rigors of all that handling.