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Other tips for cleaning strawberries before eating them
Everyone agrees that fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned before consumption. Firstly, because they can be contaminated during collection and even during transport by microorganisms, germs or bacteria. They can also be affected by harmful pesticides. To consume them safely, it is best to adopt these additional tips beforehand.
– Vinegar, a great ally for washing fruits like strawberries
Vinegar for washing strawberries – Source: spm
To enjoy your strawberries with peace of mind, choose to wash them with fresh water mixed with white vinegar. In a container or salad bowl, pour the equivalent of a tablespoon of white vinegar. Dip some strawberries into it, stirring them lightly. Let it sit for a few seconds and then rinse your fruit before placing it on absorbent paper or a clean kitchen towel. It is recommended not to leave the strawberries in the water with vinegar for too long so that they do not soften.
– Baking soda, a natural detergent that also cleans strawberries
To remove dirt and bacteria, as well as pesticides on your fruit, dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in a bowl of cold water. Then, mix this ingredient together before dipping small handfuls of strawberries into it. Then rinse to remove any residue in the sink.
– Lemon juice, a natural mixture to wash the strawberries well
Lemon and strawberry – Source: spm
If you don’t have baking soda or vinegar on hand, you can opt for lemon juice. Sort your strawberries beforehand and rinse them under tap water. Next, prepare your lemon juice and pour it over your berries. It may not even be rinsed a second time.
The truth is that it takes much more than a powerful jet of water to wash strawberries well. To enjoy this fruit safely, choose one of the simple and practical methods explained above.
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