Can You Eat Wormy Apples and Other Fruits: The Answer Will Surprise Many
There is an opinion that wormy apples are the most environmentally friendly, since worms will not eat bad fruits.
However, experts say that wormy fruits are not recommended for consumption.
This was reported by the publication Arguments and Facts, citing Alexey Odinets, a research fellow at the Institute of Medical and Biological Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a candidate of biological sciences, and a practicing physician.
Why You Shouldn't Eat Wormy Apples
The scientist noted that worms really do prefer fruits and berries with a minimum content of harmful substances.
But this does not mean that wormy fruits can be eaten without fear.
Living in an apple, worms not only leave behind waste products, but also damage the integrity of the fruit.
Because of this, bacteria and fungi that are dangerous to humans can penetrate into it.
There are no reports of fatalities, but you can get indigestion, nausea, fatigue and other unpleasant things, Odinets warned.
