7 Of The Most Common Food Items You Have Been Washing Incorrectly All This While
From frozen fruits & vegetables to fish, here¡¯s how to wash food items the right way.
Most of us know the importance of washing fruits and vegetables before eating them. While using running water and substances like baking soda may be ideal for washing off toxins and pesticides from your most food items, not every food item can be washed the same way as the other; especially if you're looking to get rid of as much dirt and grime as you possibly can.
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Here¡¯s the right way you can wash different foods to clean them in the best possible manner:
#1. Frozen fruits and veggies
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No doubt frozen foods have made our lives easier. Though they are not very healthy but in the time of crises, they are like our life saviours. However, the problem with most people is that they do not wash their frozen fruits and vegetables before consuming them. In order to get rid of the dirt and bacteria, one must definitely wash frozen fruits and vegetables before cooking them.
#2. Cabbage
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Pork tapeworm is a common brain tapeworm that feeds on vegetables like cabbage, kale, broccoli and cauliflower, which makes it important to wash them carefully. The right way to wash cabbage is by removing the upper two layers, cutting it finely and dipping it in water with some vinegar for a few minutes. Rinse the cabbage with clean water post this. If you are cooking cauliflower, you need to clean all the nooks and separate it into pieces.
#3. Fish
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Washing fish/chicken before cooking is a mandatory step for all of us. But you will be surprised to know that washing raw chicken/fish under the faucet increases the risk of spreading the bacteria in your kitchen. Moreover, high temperature (cooking) kills all the bacteria in the chicken. Keep in mind to wash the knife, chopping board and your hands thoroughly after cutting the chicken.
#4. Apple
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No matter how fresh the fruits are, they are still loaded with chemicals and pesticides. To clean apple, soak it in water with baking soda for 12 minutes. Doing this will remove the majority of chemicals.
#5. Lettuce
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Cleaning lettuce it easy. Tear the lettuce leaves in two or three parts and put it in cold water for a few minutes. Take out and rinse with clean water.
#6. Rice
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You need to be washing the starch that covers the rice, which cause it to clump together, making it look messy and unappetizing. Rinse it at least 3 to 4 times.
#7. Milk & dairy products
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While milk and dairy are usually bought in the packaged form, it makes sense to wash the packaging before opening these products as a ton of people, from handlers to customers handle these containers before they even get to the aisle.
