Some fruits store better than others. For example, apples will keep much longer than grapes! Storing produce properly will maximize its shelf life but the proper method varies, depending on what type of fruit or vegetable you're talking about. For help sorting it all out, see this post on the Slash Food blog, which captured a great "Periodic Table of Storing Produce" that Janet Luhrs originally created for her terrific publication, Simple Living.

Ever wondered why eating fresh apples sometimes causes your mouth to be itchy? It's called oral allergy syndrome. See similar questions...

According to the U.S. Apple Organization, unbruised apples, handled and stored well, can last as long as 90 days! See similar questions...

Please see our Shelf Life and Storage document for our recommendations on proper storage of our products. We expect products usually to last longer, or be able to stay viable longer, than the time frames mentioned, even if the prescribed conditions are not perfectly met. How should the Essentials be stored since they include enzymes and probiotics? I have heard that enzymes should not be refrigerated, but that probiotics should. See similar questions...

Store your seafood purchase immediately when you reach home by either placing it in your refrigerator or burying it in ice. When purchasing fresh-frozen seafood, place it in the freezer immediately. In general, use fish within 1-2 days from purchase. If buying live shellfish, such as oysters and mussels in the shell, place them in a shallow dish covered with damp towels or moistened paper towels. Never put live shellfish in water or in an airtight container. See similar questions...

If they are wine grapes, you should not have to add much apart from yeast. But the procedure for making red wine differs a little bit from making white wine. For making red wines, you will simply crush the grapes and add your yeast. This will start your ferment. After a week or two you will strain or press the wine from the grape skins and pulp. Transfer to a large glass bottle and allow it to clear. Whites on the other hand need to be crushed then pressed immediately. See similar questions...

Kits use grape concentrate which make them very easy to use, and they are by far the best way for a beginner to learn winemaking. So easy in fact that if you follow the directions, they're almost fool-proof. A concentrate kit will generally be ready to drink sooner, and there's no choosing, crushing and pressing of grapes. As well, for many people, space is an issue, and making wine from a concentrate requires very little. See similar questions...

Our fresh fruit gift packs contain twelve pieces of fruit. They are packaged in a foam insert so that they can be sent tree ripe and ready to eat when they arrive at your door. The packages are attractively gift wrapped and are suitable as gifts, congratulations or just to enjoy yourself! All fresh fruit are sent via FedEx to ensure speedy on-time delivery. See similar questions...

The seeds will be expelled from the front of the juicer along with the excess waste pulp. (you may want to remove larger seeds or if there is a large proportion of seeds to prevent the juicer from becoming clogged) On certain fruits and vegetables such as apples and tomatoes, there does not seem to be much juice coming out and a lot of the fruit or vegetable remains in the juicing chamber turning into "mush". See similar questions...

Fruits do not contain a large amount of calories. An apple generally contains about 60 to 80 calories depending on its size. Bananas, however, are somewhat high in carbohydrates. One banana contains about 30 grams of carbohydrates, which is about 2 servings of carbohydrates. As long as this is taken into account, bananas are very healthy because they are high in vitamins. Potassium is key in certain body processes, especially when exercising. See similar questions...

Potatoes will bruise, thereby diminishing the quality, if they are not handled carefully. Even though you may not see damage such as you would if you dropped an egg, bruising will still occur. Be gentle when handling your New Brunswick potatoes. Don't drop or throw bags. Handle them like eggs! See similar questions...

Absolutely! Nutria® is not intended to replace fresh fruits and vegetables but to help support the important nutrients provided in them. It is well recognized that the majority of people do not consume the suggested servings of these foods on a daily basis. Fresh fruits and vegetables also provide dietary fibre and water, two important elements to good health. See similar questions...

Once roasted, coffee begins to lose its flavour the longer it is exposed to air and moisture. We recommend buying your coffee weekly, storing it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and grinding it just before brewing. We offer Decent Coffee Canisters to keep your coffee fresher, longer in our online ecommerce shop. See similar questions...

A coating of wax helps seal in moisture and thus extend storage life. It also gives the fruit or vegetable a glossy sheen that is considered more attractive. While the wax is safe to eat, harder foods can be scrubbed with a good vegetable brush to remove most of the wax if the peels are to be eaten. Yes. If you are one of those people who only bakes for holidays or other special occasions, it might be a good idea to check your baking powder before using it. See similar questions...

Absolutely. We are careful to monitor the expiration dates of products and if anything does not have a lengthy freshness time once it gets to our customers, we will remove the item from the shelves of our warehouse and obtain fresh product. See similar questions...

No, your tree remains at Valley Farms, outside of Tucson, AZ, where we care for it and send you and your gift recipients your apples. See similar questions...

Roast A Bean recommends that after roasting and waiting until the coffee has degassed, you should store the roasted beans in an airtight container. Oxygen can quickly deteriorate the quality of coffee. Storing fresh roasted beans in a good airtight seal container can minimize this. It is important to note that freshly roasted beans can emit gases within the first 24 hours after roasting. We recommend allowing the gases to escape within that time and then seal in an airtight container. See similar questions...

Freshness for maximum enjoyment of all our dried fruits and nuts can be maintained in a similar manner. We recommend that you store your Setton Farms dried fruits and nuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Kept this way, most dried fruits and nuts can retain their flavor for up to 6 months. See similar questions...