Cutting an overripe avocado can be a nightmare for anyone who eats this egg-shaped fruit for breakfast. But a home expert is warning his viewers to avoid a TikTok hack that claims to extend the life of avocados.
Fortunately, there is another trick that prevents unwanted side effects.
How does it work
Instagrammer Nicole Jacques (@itsnicolejacques) warned her nearly 750,000 followers not to store avocados, limes or lemons in water.
"There is an actual warning from the FDA regarding this viral TikTok hack ," he wrote in the post 's caption. "FDA researchers also found that keeping avocados in water allowed Listeria monocytogenes to penetrate the fleshy pulp beneath the peel."
Although the TikTok hack creates a "disease-causing soup," according to Nicole, there is another way to extend the life of these three fruits.
Simply wash them with baking soda and cold water. Then store the avocado in a vegetable drawer to slow the ripening process. For lemons and limes, Nicole recommends putting them in a bag after drying and placing them in the vegetable drawer as well.
A reusable storage bag could make this tip even healthier and more environmentally friendly by eliminating excess plastic waste .
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Throwing food in the trash is like throwing money down the drain and is not good for the planet. When landfills rot, a powerful heat-trapping gas called methane is released.
An overheating planet has led to more extreme weather events such as droughts, which have affected the availability of certain foods . In many cases this led to sharp price increases .
However, food poisoning is no better.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Listeria infections can cause fever, nausea and diarrhea. This foodborne illness is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, people over 65, infants and people with weakened immune systems.
Luckily, Nicole's trick is a way to safely extend the shelf life of these popular fruits . Other ways to curb food waste and save money include eating leftovers or using apps like Too Good to Go , which sells unsold restaurant products at low prices .
What everyone says
One commenter shared that they unfortunately joined the viral trend, with not-so-appealing results.
"Something I wish I didn't have to learn the hard way!" they wrote. "I thought [the avocado] had a suspicious smell... I bit into it and spit it out, but I still ended up with a stomach ache!"
Others, however, were grateful that Nicole stopped them from making a mistake.
"Good to know!!!" » said one person.
"My love. Thanks for the advice," another wrote.
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