A dozen pieces of fruit cuts, why don't I recommend the child to eat it?

A while ago there was an incident of "mass poisoning" in the office.

The thing is like this, the weather is gradually getting hot, and everyone's afternoon tea in the office is gradually replaced by fruit cuts, but yesterday, everyone who bought it in the same fruit store had diarrhea, and even caused gastroenteritis seriously.

In fact, I have always been skeptical about the category of "fruit cuts" because the food safety risks are too great.

Today, I will carefully pick up the fruit with you.

The secret of the fruit

Part1

More and more hot fruit cuts, why not recommend children to eat?

First of all, I would like to ask you a question

If you are a fruit shop owner who sells fruit cuts

For maximum profit

Will you throw away fruit that is only a little spoiled?

In fact, most merchants don't

Led us to buy some fruit cuts

It is likely to stem from some fruit that has begun to spoil

But

The reason why fruits are perishable

It is actually caused by mold

General mold may not be very harmful

But quite a few molds are in suitable conditions

Very dangerous toxins are produced

Like rotten sugar cane contains definite carcinogens

Accidentally eating by pregnant women may cause fetal malformations

And if fruits such as raisins and dried figs spoil

There may be a stronger class 1 carcinogen - aflatoxin

Severe can be fatal

Cut off the parts that look bad to the naked eye

There is also no complete guarantee that the rest of the fruit will be fine

Most fruits are rich in water

Mold and toxins may spread inside with the sap

There was once a TV program that did such a popular science

The number of fungi in rot and fresh fruit was detected separately

Detect peaches in the rotten part

Fungal quantity 82,500

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Detect the part of the same peach that is not rotten

The number of fungi is as high as 53,100

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And fresh peaches

The number of fungi is only 8 thousand

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So just moldy rotting fruits with green hair

Even if it is a small piece of rot, throw it away

Not to mention fruits as nutrient-dense foods

Once cut after contact with air

Bacteria also multiply at a very fast rate

Imagine going from cutting to takeout to your hand

If you leave it for another half hour before eating

It is likely that bacteria have begun to be in the same house for four generations

So cut this thing

I won't buy it until I have to

Not to mention buying it for children

Well, let's not buy fruit cuts

How to buy normal fruit? How to store it?

Hurry up and make a small copy~

Part2

Which fruits to buy raw? Which ones to buy cooked?

Speaking of fruit

One ingredient has to be mentioned - ethylene

It is a natural ripening agent

Makes raw fruits ripe

It will also make ripe fruits spoil

So learn to preserve fruit

First of all, you have to understand their "temperament"

1

These fruits can be bought "raw"

Some fruits have a "big temper"

Themselves will release a lot of ethylene

If you wait until it is fully ripe before picking it

It is easy to rot during transportation

These fruits can generally be picked when they are not fully ripe

It can also help ripen other fruits

The shelf life is also relatively long

This fruit is called a "post-ripening fruit"

Post-ripening fruits (generally do not need to be kept in the refrigerator) 

banana

mango

avocado

apricot

peach

Durian

kiwi

passion fruit

If you don't want to mature quickly in the short term

(1) It can be packed in breathable paper bags and fresh-keeping bags

(2) Place in a ventilated and cool place

If you want to ripen quickly

(1) Use a plastic bag to slightly knot the ethylene concentration to make the ethylene concentration high

(2) Put a few ripe fruits into it, such as mangoes, bananas, etc

Do I need to put it in the refrigerator after maturity?

It depends on the indoor temperature. In some areas, high temperature and humidity in summer, fully ripe fruits may rot faster at room temperature than the speed of frostbite in the refrigerator, the key is that it is easy to attract fruit flies.

However, it is not a long-term solution to put it in the refrigerator, and it is recommended to eat the ripe fruit in the refrigerator within two days.

2

These fruits should be picked

Corresponds to "post-ripe" fruits

It is the "ripe" fruit

This type of fruit contains less ethylene

So take it off when it's not ripe

There's no way to ripen on your own

This kind of fruit should be bought when ripe and bought in moderation

Refrigerate as soon as possible after buying

Ripe fruit (can be refrigerated) 

Watermelon

Strawberry

grape

cherries

pineapple

pomegranate

lichee

tangerine

What to do if you can't finish eating

(1) Do not wash the part that is not eaten

(2) Paper bags, plastic bags, and plastic wrap are well sealed

(3) Put it in the refrigerator in time

(4) The room temperature is cold in winter, and it can be ventilated and stored

Tips for extending the storage period of fruit

(1) Wrap it in paper first, and then put it in a paper bag crisper bag

(2) Do not tie the knot to death, and the fruit should also breathe

(3) Do not touch the wall of the refrigerator with fruit, do not be pressed by other foods

(4) Fruits should not be too densely next to each other

Part 3

What are the cold knowledge about fruit storage?

Different packaging materials, different storage effects

1. Fresh-keeping box

Strawberries, cherries, blueberries and other easily crushed fruits are best stored in a crisper box, and you can also put a layer of paper towels in the box.

2. Plastic bag vs plastic bag ♂️

If there are conditions, it is best to choose fresh-keeping bags, which are better than plastic bags in terms of breathability and moisturizing.

3. Plastic wrap

The cut fruit should be wrapped in plastic wrap, which can block the growth of microorganisms, but it is easy to condense water vapor to breed bacteria, do not wrap it for too long and eat it as soon as possible.

4. Newspapers ♂️

There is ink on the newspaper, and it is better not to come into direct contact with food.

Frostbitten fruits can also be eaten

Frostbitten fruits are the same as bruises, as long as they are not moldy and deteriorated, there is no problem in terms of safety, but the appearance and taste will be worse.

The opened watermelon should be eaten in the refrigerator within 12 hours

Many people can't eat enough watermelon at once, wrapped in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator to think that everything is fine.

In fact, watermelon, a vegetable and fruit with a lot of water, as long as it is opened, even if it is wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator, the surface will still breed bacteria, which will seriously lead to food poisoning and diarrhea.

Therefore, it is best not to refrigerate watermelon in the refrigerator for more than 12 hours. The next time you eat it, it is best to cut off the surface of 1~2 cm of pulp.

If you do not put it in the refrigerator, it is recommended to eat the cut watermelon within 4 hours.

Should fruits be washed before putting them in the refrigerator?

Better not.

Water will promote the germination of pathogenic spores, which are more likely to become moldy and deteriorate; Rubbing around when washing will also destroy the epidermal tissue, especially like strawberries, cherries, and bayberry themselves are very delicate. If it has already been washed, remember to dry it before storing it and eat it early.

Can fruit be kept in the refrigerator repeatedly?

It's also better not to.

Temperature changes will aggravate low-temperature frostbite, even fruits that are not easy to be frostbitten at low temperatures, after taking out the refrigerator, will condense water vapor and accelerate decay.

Before taking the fruit out of the refrigerator, be sure to think about it clearly and eat it quickly.

Ultimate recommendation

Frozen fruits to find out

A lot of fruit is too much to eat

You can choose to freeze it

That's right! Freeze!

Frozen fruits can generally be stored for more than half a year

If you are not afraid to extract your teeth

Some fruits can be eaten directly after freezing

You will reap the rewards -

Fruit smoothie or ice cream taste

But not all fruits are suitable for freezing

Personally recommended is:

Frozen bananas

After peeling the banana, whole or cut it, wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen, you can harvest a banana ice cream. Take out the refrigerator and eat it after 15 minutes, it is slightly the outside and soft on the inside, which makes people addicted.

Frozen bayberry

Soak the bayberry in salted water for half an hour, drain the water, sprinkle with sugar or honey and freeze it in a crisper bag. Sweet and sour, very relieving from the heat.

Frozen lychee

The taste of the frozen lychee is even better, biting down is like eating a whole piece of lychee smoothie, cold and refreshing...

Frozen grapes

Biting down on frozen grapes feels similar to eating a smoothie, and it's best to take it out of the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Of course, if you want your baby to eat absolutely hygienic and safe fruit, it is better to eat fresh directly.

What other storage tips are there for fruit? Welcome to discuss in the comment area.