Which statement best describes fruit buying criteria?

• A. The fruit’s fragrance is the only factor.
• B. The weight of the fruit matters more than its appearance.
• C. No bruise, no wilts, and its degree of ripeness.
• D. The fruit’s shape determines quality.

Answer: (C)

When choosing fruit, the key idea is freshness and readiness for use. The best guide is to pick fruit that shows no bruises or wilting and that is at the right level of ripeness for when you plan to eat it. Bruises and wilts signal damage or decay and a shorter shelf life, while the right stage of ripeness ensures good flavor and texture.

Fragrance can hint at ripeness, but it isn’t enough on its own to judge overall quality—fruit can smell appealing yet be damaged inside or not yet ripe. Similarly, relying on weight or appearance alone isn’t reliable for quality, and shape doesn’t tell you much about condition or ripeness. So the combination of being free of bruises or wilts and having an appropriate ripeness level best describes good fruit-buying criteria.