A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits, vegetables and greens. But besides nutrients, these foods also contain a lot of pesticides. And, to reduce the incidence of this poison during consumption, it is necessary to know how to clean fruits and vegetables in the most appropriate way possible.
This is an important part, especially after shopping and before putting them away. This is because, if one fruit or vegetable is contaminated, it can harm all others in the fridge. But did you know that each of them needs to be sanitized in a specific way? So it is!
Were you curious to understand it? Then read on! We at Guia da Cozinha will help you clean your products properly before storing them.
Greens and vegetables:
First start by washing the leaves under running water, sliding your fingertips over the entire surface to remove the thickest dirt, such as earth and larvae. Then remove the dark parts and dented pieces.
Then let them soak in a disinfectant solution for about 30 minutes🇧🇷 Remove, wash again in running water, let dry and store in tightly closed pots.
Vegetables:
Many vegetables are eaten with their skins on, so it is useless to simply rinse them under running water, it is necessary rub them with a sponge to better remove impurities. Then soak them in the solution for 30 minutes, rinse again under running water, dry and refrigerate.
Vegetables that are eaten cooked, such as broccoli and cauliflower, should have the dark parts REMOVED and be washed carefully even in the center of the bouquets.
Fruit:
The way to disinfect is the same as for vegetables, with which some fruits are also consumed bark, such as apple, pear, strawberry and grape. The last one ask for special attention: they must be washed one by one e inspected between the branches to see if there are insects. Finally soak them for 30 minutes, rinse them again under running water, dry them and store them.
Is it better to use soap or detergent to sanitize fruit and vegetables?
In these cases the detergent is more effective, but be careful because it can penetrate the food. So more attention is needed when cleaning fruits and vegetables so as not to leave any residue.
In the case of fruits such as apples and pears, the most recommended is wash before immediate consumptionthis prevents the fruit from darkening or wearing out.
Next, the Guide teaches you how to create a very effective home remedy to make food clean safely and effectively. Follow!
Learn how to make a homemade food cleaning solution
- With vinegar: mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 liter of water. This solution helps to loosen the larvae of food without killing it.
- With bleach: it’s a powerful solution, just 1 (soup) tablespoon of bleach per 1 quart of water. The elimination of larvae and bacteria takes place in 15 minutes with this solution.
- With sodium hypochlorite: It is a disinfectant substance, which composes products suitable for the disinfection of food and the purification of water. It is found in supermarkets and 2 drops are enough for every liter of water.
Do you like our tips and tricks? Keep watching The Kitchen Guide to find out more! We have tips for choosing fresh vegetables and greens that help a lot in a healthy consumption for you and your family.
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