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Strawberries are arguably the most anticipated fruits of the spring season. Consumed fresh or as a dessert, but also in certain sugary drinks, these coveted products should be carefully stored in the refrigerator. But before putting them in the cold, it is best to wash them with salt water. We explain the reasons behind this technique.
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Why wash strawberries with salt water? Other tips for cleaning strawberries before eating them
Before eating this fruit, rich in vitamins and minerals, it is advisable to adopt a simple gesture that would considerably reduce the presence of insects, bacteria and residues in this food.
Why wash strawberries with salt water?
You’ve probably found a bug in your bowl of strawberries one day. This is what happens when you don’t take the time to wash your fruit well. Instead of just rinsing them in tap water, put them in salt water. You will be surprised by the result!
– Strawberries in salt water, a trick to eliminate insects
Wash the strawberries – Source: spm
Washing the strawberries with water first cleans them of dust, residues but also pesticides. Washing these fruits with salt water would eliminate, according to a viral video on Tik Tok, certain insects present there. Although the facts reported in this video are controversial, it is clear that washing strawberries is essential. Some insects or fly larvae may be present in these fruits, but not always.
To eat your strawberries with peace of mind, it is best to soak them in salted water. To do this, take a basin of water where you will dilute two tablespoons of salt before submerging your strawberries in it. You will notice in some rare cases, the presence of certain insects. No panic! Greg Loeb, entomologist and professor at the University of Corneil, explains for the American media CNN and broadcast by the newspaper Ouest-France, that when we eat fresh products, we eat insects. He also adds that it can be annoying but harmless and that eating insects doesn’t make you sick.
This type of insect exists in all the fruits and vegetables you eat but does not pose any danger to humans. To avoid any scares, you can eliminate them by adopting the salt water technique.
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