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From: nemo@rochester.UUCP (Wolfe)
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Subject: Re: Apples
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Date: Tue, 8-Oct-85 11:55:56 EDT
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> ... They do taste good, and are quite tart and crunchy. Their
> tartness, though, leads me to suspect that they might not be ripe. They
> are bright green. How do I tell if a Granny Smith apple is ripe?

Apples have a starchy taste when underripe.  If you want them sweeter,
you can let them sit unrefridgerated for a few days.  Or buy a sweeter
variety.
Nemo
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