You see a dark spot in the flesh of the fruit, sometimes star-shaped. On the outside, everything looks perfect: smooth skin, fresh scent, no signs of spoilage. Yet, inside lies something hidden from the naked eye.
This is a phenomenon that occurs more often than you might think.
Some lemons, despite appearing fresh, are infected internally by a fungus called Alternaria. This fungus is responsible for the so-called black rot of lemons.
It doesn’t smell bad or change the taste on the outside, but it can completely destroy the fruit’s interior.
Interestingly, it all starts with stress…
Yes, even lemons can suffer from this condition. Prolonged storage, humidity, thermal shock, or slight damage to the peel can be enough to cause the fungus to develop.
Over time, the flesh begins to blacken, forming star-like shapes or dark spots.
This is a process that cannot be seen from the outside.
But is such a lemon dangerous to health?
No, simply touching it isn’t harmful. However, eating infected flesh isn’t a good idea. The Alternaria fungus can produce toxins that irritate the digestive and respiratory systems, especially in sensitive or allergic individuals. So it’s better not to risk it—even if some of the fruit still looks fine…
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