So much produce seems to have been optimized for shelf life, appearance, bulk, and pest resistance vs. taste or nutritional value. The thick skin of the Cosmic

So much produce seems to have been optimized for shelf life, appearance, bulk, and pest resistance vs. taste or nutritional value. The thick skin of the Cosmic Crisp probably helps with the former although it is probably high in fiber. I've almost given up on grocery store strawberries since they are terrible and are moldy anyway. On the other hand, I kind of like the current iterations of sweet jalapeños that seem to have flavor and not just fire.