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2007-03-04 07:39:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
A good one should be firm....
"Select globes that are deep green, with a tight leaf formation, and those that feel heavy for their size. A good test of freshness is to press the leaves against each other which should produce a squeaking sound. Size has little to do with quality or flavor. Small artichokes are just a smaller bud."
2007-03-04 07:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by gem_fitz_uk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides what the others have said, the stem (stalk) of the artichoke should be firm, not bending much. If it bends, it means the artichoke is not fresh, it's becoming stale.
2007-03-04 07:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by anlarm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tightly packed, crisp green or purple leaves with a slight bloom. Fresh ones should feel heavy for their size, and the leaves should 'squeak' when the bud is gently squeezed
2007-03-04 07:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by aswtdevl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good one is plump. The leaf end is not dry. The color is not dark.
2007-03-04 07:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by Balsam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BAD - squishy and soft, black interior side of leaves....soft root.
2007-03-04 07:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by superbird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choose one that is heavy for its sdize
2007-03-04 07:45:46 · answer #6 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋