“Try This in Summer”: Woman Tests Expiry of Woolies Fruits and Veggies, Sparking Debate

• A woman shared a fun and intriguing experiment she was conducting to test the claimed shelf life of Woolworths' fresh fruits and vegetables
• The fascinating video, shared on TikTok, showcased various pieces of produce, from half-cut fruits to raw vegetables, on a single plate
• Social media users responded with enthusiasm and personal anecdotes, confirming the perceived quality and offering advice for the experiment's continuation.

A captivating video brought a popular claim about a local retailer's produce to life with a simple freshness experiment.

The intriguing clip, shared on TikTok by user @nthabiras, was met with great interest from social media users who were invested in the outcome.

The clip starts with @nthabiras presenting a plate containing a variety of items that had been sitting out for two days. The platter held a half-cut apple, an unpeeled banana, a single strawberry, a block of peeled pineapple, a half-peeled nartjie, a small piece of butternut, a piece of cauliflower, a strip of green peas, and a date.

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An experiment in freshness

As she observed the collection, she noted that there was not much change in the produce, apart from the apple, which had become slightly brown, which is a natural oxidation process. The creator explained her plan to stick with the challenge to see exactly how long the various fruits and vegetables would last. She also predicted that the pineapple might go first, then the strawberry, adding that it would be a while for the naartjie and the banana to rot.

SA debates about Woolies' food quality

The clip gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were very invested in the process. Many jumped in to praise the quality of the Woolworths produce, offering their personal experiences with fruits and vegetables they had kept for a significant amount of time.

Some, however, offered constructive advice for the challenge, suggesting that she should separate the items in the future. Others recommended that she try the same challenge in the summer, promising it would yield different results due to the warmer temperatures.

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User @MorwadiaLetlole commented:

"Woolworths fruit lasts longer due to their strict 'cold chain' management, which ensures consistent refrigeration from farm to shelf. This involves maintaining a specific temperature throughout the entire process, including harvesting, storage, transportation, and display in stores, to slow down the ripening process and prevent spoilage."

User @Masi said:

"Woolies' food has GMOs. Have you seen their carrots? They are symmetric and stay in the fridge for months without moulding."

User @mla advised:

"Fruits don't easily get spoiled in winter. Try this during summer, you will see different results."

User @WholisticNaledi explained:

"This is how the food industry works: if it does not state explicitly on the packaging that it is organic, then it's safe to assume it's not. You go to Woolworths, you can purchase organic bananas or the regular type, which does not state what went into them. Even with chicken, you get one that states antibiotic-free, free range, etc., then the regular type."

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User @jstheghost said:

"Hayi, guys, just eat."

User @Buhlebendalo🇿🇦 advised:

"Leave them uncovered."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A lady showed off her new pots bought at Woolworths for R2067, leaving many social media users promising to buy them.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News