We are in the middle of summer and melon has begun to enter everyone's eating routine, both because of its taste and because of the coolness it offers to anyone who eats it.
However, when it comes to buy melons from a supermarket, the truth is that their big size makes many of us think twice before they get it. For this reason they prefer to buy the cut, wrapped in plastic membrane.
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The issue with cut watermelons and the role of proper cooling
What many do not know is that this so common practice that we can find in large chains may be harmful to our health. In fact, nutritionist Pablo Oheda explained the reasons why we should avoid already cut fruit at the supermarket.
The food expert explained, therefore, that buying a melon or melon cut in half may pose a risk, especially when these are not «properly frozen». This type of product, once opened, should almost always be kept in the refrigerator to avoid problems, and this does not usually happen when sold in pieces.
Risks in case you buy cut fruit
As the nutritionist explained, when some consumers visit these stores, they usually touch the fruit to check their quality, and this can raise the temperature to these fruits.
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«I go to the supermarkets and I see the watermelons and melons that everyone has cut and put their fingers to see if they're okay and where they've been exposed there all day.»He said.
This prolonged exposure to heat, without proper cooling, can quickly destroy these fruits and, in turn, endanger the safety of the food of these products.
Advice to consumers
For the above reason, it is good to choose to buy whole fruits, such as watermelons and melons, rather than cut.
In addition, you must always choose seasonal fruit, as they adapt better to the environment and are more easily preserved than other foods.
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