What to Look For When Buying Fall's Fresh Produce

... wine. Pomegranates How to Choose - Look for large, firm specimens with bright, shiny red skin. The fruit should be heavy for its size. A cracked or shriveled skin is a sign of overripeness. How to Store - At room temperature, pomegranates become riper and juicier with time. Fully ripened fruit should be kept in the refrigerator. (Alton Brown did a great Good Eats episode all about how to ...