Is it okay to eat over ripe fruits?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), roughly one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. Much of this waste is from perfectly usable produce, leading many to wonder, 'is it okay to eat over ripe fruits?'.