Why Cut Fruits Spoil Fast in Summer: Dietitian Explains Health Risks
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Why Pre-Cut Fruits Are Dangerous in Summer: Dietitian Warns of Sickness
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News18•16-03-2026, 10:12
Why Pre-Cut Fruits Are Dangerous in Summer: Dietitian Warns of Sickness
•Cut fruits oxidize rapidly upon exposure to air, destroying Vitamin C and other vital antioxidants, reducing nutritional value.
•High summer temperatures and humidity, combined with fruit's natural sugars, create an ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, leading to food poisoning.
•Exposed cut fruits risk contamination from dust and flies, which carry microscopic germs from dirty places, posing a significant health risk.
•Consuming old cut fruits can lead to severe illnesses such as typhoid, cholera, and intense abdominal cramps.
•Dietitian Kamini Sinha advises to 'cut and eat immediately'; if storage is necessary, keep whole fruits in the fridge or cut fruits in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 2-3 hours.
