...and why dont they care?
2007-01-06 01:54:11 · 16 answers · asked by Stevie G 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Isn't that the truth! I'm an American living abroad, and it still amazes me when I eat vegetables and fruits to savor how delicious they are. I don't know why American fruits and vegetables are the way they are, but I think that most Americans don't care because they probably don't know what a tomato and a carrot and a peach should really taste like, and does elsewhere.
2007-01-06 01:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Antonio 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Because they are picked up when they are still green, and get ripe in the trucks. Fruits and vegetables sell when they look good, not when they taste good. You can make the taste better by choosing produce that was grown in your area (buy local when possible), and choose produce that is in season, even if that means buying from other countries for some time of the year. For the best taste, grow it yourself...
2007-01-06 09:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Viv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't know any better! Seriously. When I went to Europe for the first time, I couldn't believe how wonderfully tasty, yet unattractive the fruits and vegetables were. I've since learned that American farmers find that larger and more attractive produce (with longer shelf lives) sells better, so over time our produce here has gotten larger and larger and more lovely and yet----tasteless.
The growing popularity of organic food has made a big difference. Some markets even carry heirloom fruits and vegetables which are scrumptious. Americans are starting to educate their palates more. It's wonderful.
2007-01-06 10:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are picked too early so that they can be shipped across the country without rotting. Most Americans don't know any different. A lot do, however, and that is why every grocery store has an organic section anymore.
2007-01-06 09:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because the Fruit and Vegatables are picked when their are not even ripe to extend self life, the Fruit and Vegatables are riped in a box en route to the supermartket
2007-01-06 10:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by william zhou 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are picked prematurely, grown for their looks and not their taste, are shipped long distances, and sometimes exposed to temperatures that alter the flavor and texture as well. Locally grown always seems to taste better, and we really don't have much of that going on. :-(
When I lived in Mexico, everything tasted so GOOD!!!
2007-01-06 09:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by mizchulita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chemicals to protect them and chemicals to make 'em grow out of season. What does cardboard taste like?
2007-01-06 11:32:51 · answer #7 · answered by Simplicity 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't excally. You have to apply the taste for American fruits and veggies. But after three tries if you still think they taste lke cardborad try adding seasoning.
2007-01-06 10:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by sniperkitty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
American produce is genetically engineered to be appetizing to us americans so it will sell easily.
So, I guess we all like the taste of carboard (according to you).
And incidently, I have my own produce I grow in my backyard. I grew true cantaloupes and can see why we americans like musk melons better.
2007-01-06 10:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they tatte like that because they simple buff em up with man made vitamins to make them grow faster so the supply on vegies and fruit will always be up and currency will always come in to the selling market. i actually grow mines taters N tomatoes : )
2007-01-06 09:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by EddY 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋