How to choose safe fruits and vegetables: Recommendations from the State Service for Food Safety
14-07-2026 14:05 Armenia Press of Diaspora
Fruits, berries, and vegetables that are naturally ripened in summer contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which meet our body's needs by strengthening the immune system:
The consumption of seasonal fruits, berries, and vegetables is the foundation of a healthy and balanced diet, and specialists from the Food Safety Inspection Body recommend following a number of simple rules when selecting vegetables and fruits, thus minimizing the seasonal outbreaks of intestinal infectious diseases:
- Purchase fruits and vegetables only from approved and controlled sales points,
- If necessary, request documents confirming the quality and safety of the products,
- Pay attention to the seller's personal hygiene,
- Check the sanitary and hygienic condition of the sales area and surrounding space.
When shopping, pay attention to the appearance, color, and smell of the products. Fruits should have the characteristic color of their type, be whole, without signs of spoilage, rot, or damage to the skin. Ripe and quality fruits usually stand out with a pleasant and natural aroma.
It is reminded that it is prohibited to sell rotten, spoiled, or damaged vegetables and fruits that are unfit for consumption.
Before use, thoroughly wash the fruits under running water.
Do not forget about personal hygiene as well: wash your hands before eating, after returning home from outside, and after contact with animals.
Maintain the storage conditions for fruits, vegetables, and berries, and the correct temperature to keep freshness and safety for a longer time.
Proper selection of fruits and vegetables and adherence to a number of simple hygiene rules will help take advantage of the beneficial properties of seasonal products without the risks of seasonal outbreaks of infectious diseases.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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