• Waitrose to begin selling ugly fruit to cut down on waste
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[QUOTE=Bobie;44973735]who actually shops in waitrose[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Kum8OUTuk&feature=kp[/media]
I'd say the blemished fruit never being purchased is because you give people the luxury of choice, as in people handpicking and sorting through them in grocery stores. No choice no waste. :v:
I understand that using bruised or blemished fruit in pies / chopped up salads / juices makes sense to reduce any potential waste, but why do some people claim that it is "better" to use such fruit in such a way? I mean, ultimately there is little difference between an Apple and a slightly Bruised Apple that goes into an Apple Pie, but why are some people saying its 'better' to use the Bruised one over an unbruised one? In the end, its the same thing no?
[QUOTE=Venrez;44978957]I understand that using bruised or blemished fruit in pies / chopped up salads / juices makes sense to reduce any potential waste, but why do some people claim that it is "better" to use such fruit in such a way? I mean, ultimately there is little difference between an Apple and a slightly Bruised Apple that goes into an Apple Pie, but why are some people saying its 'better' to use the Bruised one over an unbruised one? In the end, its the same thing no?[/QUOTE] I think they just mean better in a pie than in the bin because you won't be put off by the aesthetics of the fruit, not that bruised ones taste better
[QUOTE=Venrez;44978957]I understand that using bruised or blemished fruit in pies / chopped up salads / juices makes sense to reduce any potential waste, but why do some people claim that it is "better" to use such fruit in such a way? I mean, ultimately there is little difference between an Apple and a slightly Bruised Apple that goes into an Apple Pie, but why are some people saying its 'better' to use the Bruised one over an unbruised one? In the end, its the same thing no?[/QUOTE] I know overripe bananas are better to use because the high amount of sugar in them at that point means they caramelise really well, and it helps them keep their flavour. Never heard about the bruised apple thing before though.
No, I understand that. Better to put bruised ones in a pie than in the bin, since people dont tend to care how the chopped up fruit looks after its served inside a pie, or juiced / whatever. But some people seem to be claiming that bruised / blemished fruit is better, or just as good, as "pristine" looking fruit. Thats what I dont understand. At least, thats what it sounds like they're saying. [QUOTE=Ogopogo;44977999]This reminds me of doing watermelon slices at the store I work at. The best watermelons, in terms of the flesh and juice inside, were the ones that often looked odd, and often had a bruise or two. But many people would still rather get the ones that look nice on the outside, when buying a whole one, even when I have told them it directly to their faces.[/QUOTE] [editline]3rd June 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=Camundongo;44979319] I know overripe bananas are better to use because the high amount of sugar in them at that point means they caramelise really well, and it helps them keep their flavour. Never heard about the bruised apple thing before though.[/QUOTE] This is more what I was referring to. That makes sense, as far as Bananas go.
[QUOTE=Badballer;44973284]If it's sold for cheaper I would totally buy fruit that is 'imperfect' because everything is perfect in my eyes. And I like to save money.[/QUOTE] [t]http://www.nolandalla.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/gary_busey.jpg[/t] even Gary Busey?
[QUOTE=MaxOfS2D;44973206]I remember seeing a documentary where they talked about throwing away peaches that looked weird, but the way they looked actually indicated that the fruit was ripe with lots of delicious sugary juice... and that it was therefore the best possible quality[/QUOTE] Curved cucumbers are actually way tastier and even better for you, but they all get chucked away. I want curved cucumbers
There's a supermarket here which has found out a good solution to this problem. Well, atleast, I think it's a good solution. They opened up a small restaurant which uses these bruised or blemished fruits and vegetables and you can pick up your dinner from there because they run like a curry house. It's a godsend for bachelors or people who just want to eat takeout once in a while and everyone wins - the restaurant takes care of the wastage problem and we all get some great food out of it. They've got a terrific bakery as well which makes use of all of the fruits so you can pick up a fruit salad there quite cheap. :smile:
FRom my experience. Customers don't buy the odd shaped fruit so it goes to waste no matter what.
[QUOTE=TaniaTiger;44981307]Curved cucumbers are actually way tastier and even better for you, but they all get chucked away. I want curved cucumbers[/QUOTE] Curious scientific question. Why on earth would the fruit being curved affect the sugar content / chemical makeup of the Cucumber, thus altering its taste? Whenever I am at the supermarket, if I happen to want Onions for example, I sure as hell wont buy the ones laid out in a basket there when some stupid fucking moron is standing there for 15 MINUTES PICKING UP EVERY SINGLE ONE WITH HER DIRTY HANDS, INSPECTING IT LIKE A PRECIOUS GEM. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU? ITS AN ONION. Please note this applies to all fruit and vegetables laid in those market-stalls. People are filthy bastards and they just rub their hands over each and every single one and then, after 15 minutes, decide they dont want one after all.
[QUOTE=Venrez;44987636]if I happen to want Onions for example, I sure as hell wont buy the ones laid out in a basket there when some stupid fucking moron is standing there for 15 MINUTES PICKING UP EVERY SINGLE ONE WITH HER DIRTY HANDS, INSPECTING IT LIKE A PRECIOUS GEM. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU? ITS AN ONION. Please note this applies to all fruit and vegetables laid in those market-stalls. People are filthy bastards and they just rub their hands over each and every single one and then, after 15 minutes, decide they dont want one after all.[/QUOTE] well usually around here some onions are fucking disgusting and it's hard to decide if it's a good onion without squeezing it a bit to check if it has soften or not, has holes, etc but I usually spend like under one minute to do that regardless there are some really annoying people inspecting every single picking of a mushroom or vegetable, which indeed can take up to 15 minutes
[QUOTE=Venrez;44987636]15 MINUTES PICKING UP EVERY SINGLE ONE WITH HER DIRTY HANDS, INSPECTING IT LIKE A PRECIOUS GEM. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU? ITS AN ONION. [/QUOTE] (You don't generally eat the skin on onions) (The people who picked them and sorted them did so with bare hands at some point)
Thats my point. A little casual inspection is normal. Squeeze it a bit. Look it over. But some people... they stand there and inspect the vegetables or fruit like its the single most precious gem or amazing thing they've ever uncovered in their pointless lives. I know I have a seething hatred of random strangers, but there have genuinely been people who are standing there inspecting Potatoes, Onions, Apples or whatever - and they are standing exactly there still inspecting 15-20 minutes later when I am freaking done with my shopping and exiting the store. I've even seen someone take that absurd amount of time to decide on Brussel Sprouts. And Bean shoots.
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