During transportation, fruits are exposed to various contaminants, and some types of product are treated with wax or other substances that contribute to the long preservation of the fruit. Be sure to wash the fruit before eating it. If this is not done, then there is a great chance of getting an intestinal infection or getting severe poisoning.
It is necessary
- sponge for washing dishes:
- detergent;
- basin
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse fruits with thick skin under running water using a sponge. You can also use dishwashing detergent. It does not contain substances harmful to the body, so do not worry that the detergent will remain on the fruits. Of course, this does not mean that fruits can be soaped and not washed off; after this type of treatment, be sure to rinse the fruits under plenty of running water.
Step 2
If you are washing a small amount of fruit, you can scald it with boiling water. But this can be done only with those fruits that must be cleaned before eating. And apples, bananas, melons, pears and other soft-skinned fruits can be spoiled in this way. You can scald: tangerines, oranges, pineapples, coconuts, watermelons, etc.
Step 3
The berries should be washed especially thoroughly. Wash them in a bowl of warm water. If there is a lot of dust on them, then first immerse them in water and wait 30 minutes, then rinse under running water. It is undesirable to use detergents, since the berries are very soft and the agent can get inside as a result of deformation of the skin.
Step 4
Be sure to wash even the fruits you intend to peel. During the cleaning process, microbes can get on the pulp, and, accordingly, the risk of poisoning increases. Some people do not wash bananas and citrus fruits, but this is in vain, because they can also be treated with chemicals that are used to increase shelf life.
Step 5
If you buy non-seasonal fruits, then after washing, remove a thin layer of the skin from them, this does not apply to fruits that need to be peeled. It is in the top layer of vegetables and fruits that the maximum amount of pesticides that can be poisoned are contained.
