Americans waste an obscene amount of food, but some items get thrown out more than others.
Bugs Bunny would be ashamed. The famous cartoon character's trademark snack is nutritious, delicious, and pretty darn hardy, too. In fact, carrots can last"Kitchen Scientist" columnist Nik Sharma. Yet, 14% of survey takers copped to tossing them out. What's up with, doc? One possible explanation: the proliferation of pre-peeled baby carrots, which can quickly turn to orange mush if left to linger for too long.
But once it's opened, the clock is ticking. Eat it within three to five days or it's a lost cause. About 16% of survey takers found out the hard way.The avocado can be a finicky thing. One day, it's bright green, rock hard, and impossible to crack. The next day, it's jet black with sagging skin and a mushy brown mess inside. Even if you're lucky enough to find the sweet spot between unripe and overripe, you might only need half of that fruit to grace your toast.
Ripe avocados can last two to three days in the fridge, while unripe ones need four to five days out on the counter just to become edible, according to the U.S.-based trade group
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