In daily life, most of the fruits bought are not tolerant, and if they are not stored properly or cannot be eaten in time, they are easy to deteriorate and rot. After the fruit spoils, some people will choose to cut off the moldy part and eat the remaining part that seems fresh and intact, which seems to be frugal, but in fact it is very harmful.
The water content in the fruit is very high, once a certain part of the deterioration, all kinds of microorganisms, especially all kinds of fungi, will continue to accelerate the reproduction in the rotten fruit, producing a large number of patulin, ochratoxin A, aflatoxin and other pathogenic molds.
As the juice spreads inside, the mold gradually takes over the entire flesh inside, and even if the visible mold is removed, it may also eat excess toxins into the stomach. This is more pronounced in fruits that tend to become soft and ripe, such as mangoes, peaches, apples, etc.
If you eat moldy and rotten fruits, mild symptoms may cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. If the condition is severe, it can cause food poisoning or foodborne illness, lead to gastrointestinal disorders, damage to the function of the nervous system, and even lead to esophageal cancer, oral cancer and stomach cancer, which is life-threatening.
Therefore, it is recommended that you pay attention to the inspection when buying fruits, choose fruits with good appearance and no mold, and keep the fruits closed and dry when preserving. If you find mildew and rot before eating, the best way to deal with it is to discard it whole, if you don't want to "waste food", buy less often, and eat it as soon as possible while it is fresh.
