How long should you soak raisins: the minimum duration of the procedure - there is no other way to remove dirt and "chemicals"
Before eating raisins, they must be soaked.
Otherwise, dirt and dust will remain on the surface of the product.
In addition, the chemicals that were previously used to treat dried grapes will remain.
There are several important rules for carrying out the procedure.
Unfortunately, not all gourmets know about them. As a result, raisins remain dangerous to eat.
How to Soak Raisins Properly
First, rinse the product by placing a sieve filled with it under the tap.
Next, place the dried fruit in a deep container and pour hot water over it. The liquid temperature should be 40-50 degrees.
The soaking time should be at least 15 minutes, or better yet, 20-30 minutes.
It will be possible to rid raisins of dirt and “chemicals” only if this condition is met.
And then, only if we are talking about a fairly fresh product.
If the dried grapes are old or have a strong chemical smell, the product should be soaked for several hours. Otherwise, the raisins will remain not quite fit for consumption.
