Strawberries are one of the first berries on the table at the beginning of summer. Juicy and aromatic, it is rich in vitamins and minerals that are so necessary for the body, exhausted by the long winter-spring period. Wash them thoroughly before enjoying these vibrant berries.
It is necessary
- - water;
- - deep bowls;
- - kitchen towel;
- - acetic acid;
- - colander.
Instructions
Step 1
The structure of the strawberry is particularly porous and soft. This creates excellent conditions for the multiplication of various microorganisms on the surface of the berry. The proximity of ripe fruits to the ground increases the risk of infection of strawberries with eggs of helminths and other protozoa. Therefore, eating unwashed berries is very risky.
Step 2
Put the collected or purchased strawberries in a deep and large enough dish, fill it with cool water. The jet should not be too strong, it can damage the delicate skin of the berries. Leave the strawberries in the liquid for a few minutes. During this time, the earth and dust particles adhering to the surface of the berries will lag behind and fall to the bottom of the dishes. Do not tear the stalks off the strawberries before washing. Berries soaked without tails will absorb moisture and become watery and tasteless. Remove the strawberries with your hands and place them on a tea towel, let them dry naturally.
Step 3
If you are in doubt about the origin or purity of the berries, add apple or grape vinegar (1 tablespoon per liter of water) to a container of water. Strawberries lying in such a solution will be cleansed not only of visible dirt, but also of microbes. In addition, the acetic acid will keep the berries firm and firm.
Step 4
There is a more radical way to disinfect strawberries and strawberries. After you have cleaned the berries of visible soil particles and dust, subject them to treatment with contrasting waters. Pour very hot (not boiling) water into one dish and ice cold water into the other. Place the strawberries in a colander and dip them alternately into these containers. Three "ablutions" of berries in each liquid are enough to destroy all parasites from its surface. These cleaning methods can be used for other berries with a delicate surface, such as raspberries.
