How a Fruit Expert Picks the Ripest Fruit | Bon Appétit

Line Cook Tristan Kwong of Bonnie’s is responsible for sourcing, buying, and curating all of the fruit that makes its way onto their famous fruit plate. His knowledge of how to pick the best fruit, at its peak ripeness, has earned him the title Fruit Sommelier—and he’s here to share what he knows. From pineapples and watermelons to dragon fruit, papaya and many more, learn how to identify when every fruit at the grocer is ready to come home with you. Check out Tristan on social at @fruitsomm Director: Maria Paz Mendez Hodes Director of Photography: Ben Dewey Editor: Michah Phillips Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Associate Culinary Producer: Katrino Zito Associate Producer: Rafael Vasquez Camera Operator: Eric Brouse Assistant Camera: Roberto Hererra Audio: Rebecca O’Neill Production Assistant: Emmanuel Dominguez Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds -- 0:00 Meet The Fruit Sommelier 0:15 Pineapple 1:08 Watermelon 1:46 Banana 2:24 Apple 2:49 Pear 3:14 Cherimoya 3:44 Dragon Fruit 4:42 Papaya 5:23 Passion Fruit 6:05 Mango 6:59 Star Fruit 7:29 Avocado 8:14 Cherry 8:44 Fuyu Persimmon 9:26 Kiwi 10:04 Berries 10:49 Citrus 12:40 Putting Together The Plate Want Bon Appétit shirts, hats and more? Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appétit on YouTube? ►► Want more Bon Appétit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! ABOUT BON APPÉTIT Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.