Scientists have told the truth about the "rule 5 seconds". In a large-scale study, experts analyzed the scientific work and found out whether it is really possible to eat off the floor if you quickly raise the product, reports news. com. au.

Many people remember from childhood that if you quickly lift what has fallen off the floor, it is not considered spoiled - they say, microbes do not have time to infect food so quickly, as the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net According to a Gillian Clarke study conducted in 2003, 70% of women and 50% of men use the rule. "Five-second rule appeared in the times of Genghis Khan, who determined the time, safe for food stay on the floor," - explained the research.

In the study of Javid Abdelmoneim, the doctor threw pieces of carrot pie on the floor - in the apartment and on the street. Some of them lay for 5 seconds, others - 30. After the meal was sent to the laboratory. Scientist Laura Bower of the University of East Anglia said that moist foods always collect more bacteria than dry.

Naturally, more bacteria were found on the street than in the apartment. Most of the microorganisms in the room were more or less safe and could not lead to any illness or indigestion.

Accordingly, the researchers summarized, the "five-second rule" must be observed with caution. If the food is damp, that is, it is not worth it - especially on the street. If it is a question of dry food, for example, a cookie or uncooked fruit, then indeed, if you respond quickly, you can eat from the floor.

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