2013年1月25日 · There is a caveat: Bruising makes a piece of fruit more susceptible to infection. As the cell walls break down, nutrients leak into the open, inviting colonization by microbes already present on...

2016年7月26日 · Ethylene is a gas naturally emitted by fruits that increase the ripening process causing them to brown faster. Examples of high-ethylene fruits include apples, pears, peaches, tomatoes and cantaloupe. To further prevent bruising from occurring, keep produce that you are not ready to eat in the refrigerator.

2023年2月7日 · Food experts share how to tell when it's safe to consume bruised or partially rotten produce, and offer ways to repurpose the produce in recipes and more.

2020年9月2日 · From smoothies to salads, desserts, and more, your bruised berries and stone fruits are destined for greater things than the garbage.

2025年3月25日 · First, cut off any bruised or rotten parts. Then, after they're frozen, use them in your favorite smoothie and purée recipes. For instance, you can use a mango purée to make mango fruit leather.Frozen fruit can even be used to make last-minute cocktails, like a spring sangria slush. If freezing doesn't sound appealing, cooking and baking are other options.

2024年1月12日 · Fruit bruising is a common problem that can occur during harvesting, storage, and transport. It occurs when the fruit is damaged by physical contact or impact, resulting in discoloration and softening of the flesh. Common causes of fruit bruising include improper harvesting techniques, inadequate packaging materials, and excessive handling.

2013年1月30日 · When fruit is bruised, its skin is compromised, allowing oxygen into the fruit itself. Oxidized fruit results in cellular damage and the flesh turning brown and mushy. As gross as it may...

1997年7月21日 · "The short answer is that chemical compounds in the fruit are oxidized when the skin of the fruit--and hence the walls and membranes of the cells within the fruit--is ruptured, allowing...

2022年11月6日 · Studies have also proven that bruised fruits can be 2 to 5% sweeter than unbruised options making it a tasty option for juices. Are bruised fruits sweeter? According to orchardist Eliza Greenmann, an informal study of her produce found that bruised apples had two to five percent higher sugar content and more antioxidants than their perfect cousins.

2013年2月4日 · There is a caveat: Bruising makes a piece of fruit more susceptible to infection. As the cell walls break down, nutrients leak into the open, inviting colonization by microbes already present on...