Can I still eat pineapple if there are black spots in the flesh?

Pineapple is a sweet and sour fruit. It is rich in water and many kinds of vitamins. It is good for human digestion and good for human skin. When we buy pineapples, we may buy more at a time and may not be able to eat them all on the same day, so we will put them aside for two days. Then when we open the pineapple at this time, we may find black spots in it. Can we still eat the pineapple with black spots in the flesh? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Can I still eat pineapple if there are black spots in the flesh?

There are two situations when the core of a pineapple turns black. One is that it is overripe and can be eaten. The other is that it is rotten and should not be eaten. Especially when a large area of ​​it is black, it is recommended not to eat it.

Edible situation: When the stem in the middle of the pineapple turns brown, smell the pineapple. If there is no peculiar smell, juice, softness or other deterioration symptoms, the pineapple is just overripe. Although the taste is not good, it is still edible.

Situations where the pineapple should not be eaten: If the core of the pineapple is brown after being cut, and the flesh is soft, juicy, and has a sour smell, then the pineapple has gone bad and it is not recommended to continue eating it.

Can I eat a pineapple if it's black in the middle?

Situations where eating is not recommended: Generally speaking, the core of a normal pineapple is light yellow. If it turns black in the middle, it means that the pineapple has become rotten and spoiled. Continuing to eat it can easily cause symptoms of food poisoning such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, causing physical discomfort. Therefore, pineapples that have turned black in the middle should not be eaten.

2. What should I do if I eat spoiled pineapple?

1. Causes of blackening

If a pineapple is over-ripe, it will turn black; of course, if the pineapple is rotten or bad, it will also turn black; sometimes the weather, environment, etc. will also affect the color of the pineapple. The blackening caused by the deterioration of pineapples is actually caused by pineapple black rot. Black rot is a common disease of fruit that can affect both unripe and ripe fruits. When damaged, the inside of the fruit will generally turn dark brown, the internal tissue will become soft, and gradually turn black from the inside out, and a large amount of liquid will ooze out in the later stage. If the inside of the pineapple is black, be careful.

2. How to judge

When the pineapple turns black, you can first smell the black part. If there is a strange smell, it is very likely rotten, so don't eat it; if there is no strange smell, it is likely over-ripe and can be eaten. If you are really worried, it is better not to eat it.

3. Health reminder

If it is confirmed that the pineapple turns black as a sign of rot, some people may think it is a pity to throw it away and think of removing the black part and eating the non-black parts. This practice is not approved. When pineapple is rotten, the whole pineapple has gone bad, so it is best not to eat it.

3. What to do if you feel uncomfortable after eating pineapple

1. Drink more water. After eating spoiled pineapple, if you do not feel any particular discomfort, you can drink more water to replenish your body with water, dilute the harmful substances in the spoiled pineapple, and relieve physical discomfort.

2. Take a break. The body has a certain self-detoxification ability. After eating spoiled pineapple, drink more water and have a good rest, and maybe you will feel better.

3. Seek medical examination. If you have severe diarrhea and vomiting after eating spoiled pineapple, you should go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible.