why do grocery stores spray their fresh vegetables with water?
2007-01-23 10:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It keeps them fresh and crispy. Veggies are living entities and will stay in better shape if they are watered.
Ever noticed how a celery will become soft when left on a shelf in your fridge? Place it in water and it will regain its firmness.
The same goes with almost all veggies.
2007-01-23 11:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Abaris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They spray with water to maintain freshness and crispness. It also is appealing to the consumer.
2007-01-23 19:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To keep them fresh!
2007-01-23 19:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by Yvette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make them look nice and fresh. Dust settles on them. Keep them cool.
2007-01-23 18:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is just like why you water your plants. to keep them looking fresh & nice. well. everyone needs water. don't we?
2007-01-23 19:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep them fresh
2007-01-24 00:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by wawa 34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO KEEP THEM CLEAN AND BASICALY FRESH SO THAT THE VEGITABLES CAN GRAB SHOPERS ATTENTION
2007-01-23 19:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by eshy2hot4demhaters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent wilting.
2007-01-23 19:03:12 · answer #8 · answered by salstick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep them hydrated.
2007-01-23 19:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by misteri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋