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Why You Shouldn't Buy Pre-Cut Fruit in Cups: Better Not to Risk It
17.07.2024 12:12
On hot days, nothing heavy goes into our mouths. The only thing we agree to is water, ice cream, and seasonal fruits and berries.
To meet this need, some grocery stores are pre-slicing watermelons, cantaloupes, pineapples and citrus fruits and packaging them in plastic cups so shoppers can enjoy fresh fruit while they're out and about.
However, this pleasure comes at a price, and it's not just about money.
It's expensive
Let's start with the fact that a cup of sliced watermelon or melon costs almost as much as half of the fruit. So before making an impulse purchase, think about its rationality.
This is dangerous
Over time, sliced apples and fruits darken and become stale. It is unlikely that such a snack can be called healthy, since some of the water-soluble vitamins, including B and C, evaporate.
On top of that, you can't know when and under what conditions the fruits were cut. They may even have forgotten to wash them, and as a result, due to someone's oversight, you may get poisoned.
Once the fruit has been peeled (i.e. peeled), it becomes an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and infections – pathogens can be transferred to the pulp from unwashed skin or a knife.
