Grocery Shopping Flashcards
Likely to decay or spoil quickly, especially if not refrigerated.
Perishable.
Make sure to check the expiration date on perishable items like milk and eggs.
Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Produce (Noun).
The supermarket has a wide variety of produce, including organic options.
The area of a store where customers pay for their purchases.
Checkout (noun).
I’ll meet you at the checkout after I grab a few more items.
Produced without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Organic (noun).
We prefer to buy organic fruits and vegetables for their freshness and lack of chemicals.
Products that are obtained from nearby producers or suppliers.
Locally-sourced (adjective).
This grocery store prides itself on offering locally-sourced meats and diary.
Animals that are allowed to roam freely rather than being kept in a small space.
Free-range (adjective).
I prefer to buy free-range eggs because I believe the chickens are treated more humanely.
Products that are certified to meet certain social, economic, and environmental standards, often ensuring fair wages and working conditions for producers.
Fair trade (adjective).
I always look for the fair trade label when buying coffee to support farmers in developing.
Handcrafted or traditionally made products, often in small batches.
Artisanal (adjective).
The bakery in town sells delicious artisanal bread made with locally-sourced ingredients.
Products or practices that minimize environmental impact and conserve resources.
Sustainable (adjective).
It’s important to support sustainable farming practices by choosing responsibly sourced seafood.
Purchases made without prior planning, offer influenced by immediate desires.
Impulse buy (noun).
I went to the store for milk but ended up making several impulse buys at the checkout counter.
