We all have heard about the '5-second rule' – unfortunately, we should disappoint you with the fact that it is not an accurate one. In the moment you drop your food, it gets contaminated with germs. The surface doesn`t really matter – be it wood, tile or carpeting. The difference comes from how much moisture the surface contains and therefore how much exactly the food is contaminated. A study, done about a decade ago, showed that the Salmonella bacteria remained active on a dry surface for almost a month. In other words, the 5-second rule is just a myth. In this article, you will see 6 more kitchen myths and the explanation behind them:
