overripe
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Overripe pomegranates bloodied the sidewalk, the fleshy rot of fallen guava perfuming the air, as Jesus Garcia and his skeleton crew surveyed their sleepy block of Santa Ana.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2022
Overripe or rotten cucumbers will have a sour taste and funky smell, so, unlike overripe bananas or apples, which are great for baking, pass on past-peak cucumbers.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2021
Overripe bananas: “You never have to worry about bananas going bad. If some have gone too far, simply pop them in the freezer and save them for your morning smoothie!”
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2019
Overripe or fermenting bananas crushed and placed in the bait pans give good results, especially with milk added to them.
From The House Fly and How to Suppress It U. S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1408 by Bishopp, F. C.
Overripe or cracked heads should not be stored.
