Last few times I bought "fresh" stone fruit the stone was gone
The last few times I bought plums or nectarines the stone appeared to have rotted out.
However, when eating one today upon noticing this same effect I noted what appeared to be a rectangular cut out where they stem had been attached to the fruit, this then made me think has this been mechanically removed to be sold off elsewhere to increase corporate profits.
I'm located in queensland Australia.
Has anyone else noticed this and does anyone know the reasoning behind it.
Best Answer
I've seen it, and I was told that the stone fruit pits are often sold to drug and other remedy companies. The young man I spoke with said that apricot pits, for example, have compounds useful in fighting or treating cancer. I'm not sure if that is why the pits are removed, but it makes a lot of sense to me. Removing the pit lessens the weight of the fruit, so someone must be buying that missing weight for as much as or more than the amount for which you are buying the rest of the fruit.
Pictures about "Last few times I bought "fresh" stone fruit the stone was gone"
How do you make stone fruit last longer?
Ripe stone fruit is best eaten right away. However, once ripe, stone fruit will keep for 3-5 days in a sealable bag or container in the fridge. Let return to room temperature before eating for best flavor.How do you know when a stone fruit is ripe?
Ripeness can vary by fruit, but generally, stone fruit is ripe when the flesh yields to pressure and is slightly softened. Peaches and nectarines will take 2-3 days to ripen, if purchased hard. Apricots can ripen more quickly, so it's a good idea to keep and eye on them.Why is stone fruit so good?
Rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as dietary fibre, potassium and antioxidants, these vibrant fruits pack a potent nutritional punch. Add them to your smoothies, salads and desserts or just savor them on their own \u2013 the fresh, juicy flavours are the ultimate tastes of summer.What is the stone in stone fruit?
A stone fruit, or drupe, is a type of fruit that contains one large \u201cstone\u201d or \u201cpit.\u201d The stone itself isn't the seed, though it's commonly misidentified as one. The actual seed is found inside the stone. The thin-skinned, fleshy fruits are often sweet in flavor.Future - Wicked (Official Music Video)
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Michael Burrows, Nishant Aneja, Polina Kovaleva, Rachel Claire