Comment on fresh groceries

Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• Agent641@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Why do they do it then?

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  • Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    It makes them look pretty and weigh more

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    • TheMinister@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I always said this was a scheme to charge us more. I’ve never heard anyone else say that

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  • Zwiebel@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    It keeps the air moist which prevents the veggies from drying out. Just like your fridges veggy drawer which traps moisture

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    • Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      They could do this without causing rot. Spray the water into the airflow of the display rather than directly onto the produce, and also by covering the produce on display when they’re closed.

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