What Makes Fruit Mealy

The video explains why some fruits become mealy, focusing on apples and soft fruits like peaches. It highlights how storage conditions, particularly refrigeration, affect fruit texture. Apples become mealy when stored in cool, dry conditions, while soft fruits like peaches can become mealy if refrigerated too soon due to pectin breakdown. The video advises on proper storage to maintain fruit quality.

What causes apples to become mealy when stored in the refrigerator?

Discuss the impact of moisture on the texture of mealy fruits.

Explain the role of pectin in the texture of fruits like peaches and nectarines.

How does the storage temperature affect the ripening process of fruits?

What are some fruits that should only be refrigerated after they are fully ripened?