Bananas naturally turn brown as they age or as they interact with their environment. These interactions cause the fruit to undergo chemical processes that change its appearance and taste. Bananas that have turned brown may not look appetizing, but as long as there is no mold on them and it is not slimy, they are usually …
Fresh, delectable mangoes should have a light yellow to deep orange-colored flesh. Any color other than that signals that there’s something going on with the mango. A mango that is brown inside, for instance. What’s wrong with it and should you just toss it? Is A Brown Mango Bad? Mangoes may turn brown inside because it …
It can be strange to find black dots on the surface of your mango if you’re used to seeing the usual red-green, orange-yellow hues on your mango’s skin. But just what are those mysterious black dots and what are they doing ruining your mango’s complexion? If your mangoes have them, will they still be safe …
Discovering brown lines on the flesh of your mangoes can understandably make you question whether it is safe to eat or not. Especially if you got a big batch of mangoes, it would be such a waste to toss them all out because of these unidentified brown lines. But of course, safety matters first. So, what’s …
When in season and when you get the right variety, mangoes are some of the most delicious fruits you can ever have. Sweet, juicy, and creamy, mangoes can be enjoyed on their own, used in desserts and other sweet recipes, or used as a refreshing ingredient to brighten up your savory dishes. Aside from …
Beef naturally changes colors when it is exposed to things like oxygen and heat. From the purple-red hue of beef in the absence of oxygen to the bright cherry red color we so deeply associate with fresh meat, to the brown hue it takes on after we subject it to heat, the transition of beef …
Ground beef that is fresh will typically be red or pink in color. Any other colors in the ground beef can lead us to think that something is wrong and that our meat has spoiled. That wouldn’t totally be inaccurate but there are times when the change in color isn’t due to food spoilage, but …
There is so much you can do with ground beef that it never hurts to have a little bit of extra on hand in the kitchen, for nights when you just want to have a quick meal. While you don’t want to stock up on too much ground beef, having a little extra here and …
White spots on hamburger meat are not uncommon, and while it isn’t always bad, it is always best to proceed with caution. After all, this is our safety that we are talking about, not simply food aesthetics. So what are those white spots on your hamburger meat and in what cases are they safe to …
When it comes to meat, we know that color signals freshness. And who wants to eat meat that’s not fresh? This is why, when look at our meat and see that it has a color other than red or pink or brown, we can understandably question its freshness and wonder whether it is safe to …