Rotten Green Apple Half - Visual Example of Fruit Decay and Spoilage #3545235 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays a green apple cut in half, revealing extensive decay: the skin is deeply wrinkled and discolored, the flesh has turned brown and fibrous, and the core with visible seeds is fully exposed. The apple rests on a transparent background, emphasizing its texture and deterioration stage. This level of spoilage indicates prolonged exposure to air, moisture, and microbial activity.

Used in educational content about food spoilage, microbiology, composting guides, or nutrition articles warning against consuming rotten fruit; matches user intent for visual identification of decayed produce.