Avocado is a complicated fruit: it takes time to ripen, but once it reaches the point, it is important to consume it as soon as possible, as it soon spoils. In an attempt to preserve avocados for longer, TikTok users have developed a trick that consists of storing the food in water. The technique would slow down the oxidation process and prevent the fruit from ripening too quickly.
However, the storage method actually creates the perfect environment for bacteria like listeria and salmonella to thrive on the surface of the fruit. Microorganisms, according to experts, can cause diarrhea and weaken the immune system in those who consume contaminated food.
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Nutritionists Duane Mellor and Toby King, from Aston University in Birmingham, England, disapproved of the trend. “Some social media users believe that they can just disinfect the avocado skin from these harmful pathogens. But listeria can infiltrate the flesh of the fruit when it’s soaked in water,” King tells the Daily Mail.
Therefore, in case of infiltrated bacteria, there is no point in disinfecting the avocado skin. The best method to slow down ripening is to wrap the fruit in plastic wrap, keep the pit inside, or store it with onions.
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