Imagine: you are looking forward to eating a delicious, juicy one orange, but when you cut it open, you’re greeted by an ominous black spot. This scenario became reality for a member of a popular Facebook group focused on household tips. The post about the blighted orange with its peculiar black spot caused a wave of reactions and concern among group members. These types of discoveries raise questions not only about the safety of consuming such fruits, but also about the broader implications for it Food Safety and storage.
Mold
The initial shock led to a more thorough inspection, which revealed that the dark substance was a form of mold.
This confirmed the fears of many: mold in fruit is a common problem that is often overlooked until it is too late.
Mold manifestations can vary in color, from white and green to the deep black found in this orange.
The challenge lies in identifying these correctly fungal species, which are often only noticed when the visible symptoms manifest themselves.
This raises important questions about how we select and store fruit, and how we can prevent mold from going unnoticed until consumption.
