Avocados are not only delicious, these fruits can do a lot for your daily health as well. Blackberry? Yes, botanically, avocado is a fruit and not a stone fruit. But that’s just in passing. It’s about the so-called avocado hand.
Numerous injuries
What’s the deal with the avocado hand? The Society of Plastic Surgeons from Utrecht, the Netherlands, says that the number of people who injure their hands is increasing because they remove the core of the fruit with a sharp knife while cutting an avocado. The blade slips and cuts the chef’s hand or fingers. Hence the name.
It often happens that the nerves of the fingers are damaged or even cut.
How can you protect yourself?
The number of victims cannot be stated. However: the trend is rising because avocados are becoming more and more popular. This year, many surgeons reported treating several victims a week with an avocado hand.
The professional association wants the avocado seeds to be scooped out. In addition, supermarkets and/or manufacturers should put warnings on the packaging. In this way, injuries can be avoided. (mine)