"Moless explained that using your senses is the best way to gauge the quality of peaches. While many of us have squeezed one in our hand to see if it's ripe, Moless recommended a gentler approach, telling us to "give the peach a gentle squeeze near the stem or the sides" and "use your thumb and fingers, not your whole hand." This method is effective yet harmless, as it won't make a large bruise in the fruit that will cause it to rot quickly."
"The produce expert added that if the peach "feels firm like a baseball, it's not ready. If it feels soft, with a little give where the flesh springs back a bit, this is the golden zone for a perfect peach experience." Meanwhile, if the fruit is super soft, squishy, and delicate, it might be suitable for ways to use up overripe peaches, but it won't stay edible for long. Plus, texture isn't everything. Moless also advises shoppers to use their eyes and noses."
Use sight, smell, and gentle touch to judge peach ripeness. A gentle squeeze near the stem or sides with thumb and fingers reveals readiness without bruising. A peach that feels firm like a baseball is unripe; a peach with slight give that springs back is ideal. Overripe peaches are very soft and should be used quickly. Ripe peaches smell sweet, floral, and fragrant and show no green tint, instead bearing a rich golden color with a red blush. Refrigeration slows ripening and extends shelf life for perfect peaches.
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