How to properly wash vegetables and fruits: nuances that not everyone knows about

21.11.2023 16:04

Everyone knows that all vegetables, berries and fruits that were brought home from the store or market must be washed thoroughly.

However, this must be done immediately before use.

If you store them washed, there is a risk that they will spoil faster.

It should be noted that the fruits must be washed correctly.

This should be done under warm running water using a special brush, which should be used only for this procedure. At the end of washing, it would not be superfluous to scald the products with boiling water.

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There is no need to use soap or dishwashing detergents. In this case, you can only cause harm to the body.

Some vegetables should be soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes, and then their surface should be cleaned with a brush or sponge, and only after these procedures should they be washed under running water.

We are talking about root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, radishes, beets).

Cauliflower and broccoli should also be pre-soaked, but in cold water.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor