🧀🍏 Don’t Toss It Just Yet! 🍎🥕
Did you know some foods are perfectly fine to eat even if they’re a bit mouldy? Biomedical scientist Tobias Mapulanga sheds light on this common dilemma. Here are 5 foods that can be saved and one that should hit the bin instantly!
1. **Hard Cheese:** Got a block of Cheddar or Parmesan with a fuzzy spot? Just trim at least 2.5 cm around and under the mould, rewrap, and enjoy. Avoid this trick with grated or soft cheeses—they’re bin-bound!
2. **Dry-Cured Salami:** A white bloom on the casing? No problem—wipe it off. But if you see coloured or slimy mould, slice deeper to remove it or dispose of it entirely. Trust your nose—if it smells off, it’s off!
3. **Carrots:** Accidentally left in the fridge too long? Simply cut out the mould with a good 2.5 cm margin, peel thickly, and you’ve got clean carrots ready to go. Any softness or unusual smells, though, are a sign to chuck them out.
4. **Cabbage:** A few outer leaves might look grim, but peel them away and cut out any blemished spots with a generous margin. Cabbage’s dense structure keeps it fresh beyond first appearances.
5. **Apples or Pears:** Little mouldy spot? Slice away with at least 2.5 cm around for peace of mind. If they feel squishy or smell bad, it’s time to say goodbye.
➕ **Pro tip:** Always apply the hard-and-dry rule: trim generously on firm goods, but say no to mouldy soft cheese, yoghurt, or berries—they spread spores way too fast.
đźš« And the one no-no? Bread! Its airy texture means mould can spread invisibly, so any spot means the whole loaf goes, sadly, into the bin.
đź’ˇ Stay savvy and save some pennies! A quick trim or a thick peel on the right foods can help you fight food waste and make the most of your groceries. What’s your go-to food rescue tip? Share below! ⬇️