Fennel is one of the cooling fruits that is very popular thanks to its high water content. However, due to its thin and juicy skin, this fruit is very easily crushed, leading to waterlogging in hot and humid conditions.
If you eat a fruit that loses its nutritional value, there is a potential risk of infection, which can easily harm the digestive system. Early recognition of signs of damage from the whip fruit is necessary to help protect family health.
Observe shell color changes
The first sign of a waterlogged cane is a change in the color of the outer skin. Fresh fruits are usually red or pinkish-white shiny. Conversely, spoiled fruits will have dark patches, turning dark brown or dull black at the point of impact or around the navel.
When the shell is no longer glossy but becomes cloudy, or slightly peels off, it is a sign that the rod is starting to rot from the inside, helping microorganisms invade and cause rot.
Check hardness
Quality whips must be hard, and have elasticity when squeezed lightly. With waterlogged fruits, the flesh will become soft and mushy, losing its crispness and sweetness. Accordingly, housewives can use their fingers to press lightly when buying; if there is a hollow and water leakage, remove it immediately.
Taste recognition
Fresh roi fruit will have a light fragrance and natural sweetness. When spoiled, the fruit will have a strong sour fermentation smell. At the same time, housewives need to carefully observe the hollow at the core of the fruit. If tiny white spots or moldy gray membranes are detected, it is a sign that the roi fruit is infected with bacteria and spoiled, it should not be eaten.
