By Shreya Goswami
Eating a fruit salad or fruit chaat might seem like a good idea to get a bowl full of nutrition, but there are some negative aspects to eating cut fruits that you should know about too. Here are all the reasons why eating cut fruits is a bad idea.
Once fruits are cut, they begin to lose their nutritional value, particularly vitamin C and other heat-sensitive nutrients.
Cut fruits have a shorter shelf life compared to whole fruits which is why they can spoil very easily and cause illnesses.
When fruits are cut, there is an increased risk of contamination from hands, utensils, or cutting surfaces that may not be properly cleaned.
Cut fruits are more susceptible to bacterial contamination, especially when they have been sitting exposed to the environment for an extended period.
During monsoon season, cut fruits can easily get contaminated and cause waterborne diseases.
Some fruits, like apples, bananas, and avocados, undergo enzymatic browning when exposed to air. This can result in unappealing color changes and changes in flavor.
During monsoon, the moisture in the air and cut fruits and combine to promote fungal growth, which is toxic.