Even though fruit may appear clean at first glance, we should remove all contaminants that cannot be seen before eating them. If we do it properly, we will be sure that they will not cause stomach upsets. In this case, plain water and a strainer are not enough.
What water should you wash strawberries in? This will remove chemicals and bacteria from the fruit
If we have strawberries in our own plot, we do not use chemicals or harmful substances to fertilize the fruit, we can wash them under running water before eating and that is enough. It is best to treat strawberries that come from an unknown source with baking soda and vinegar. This requires some effort on our part, but thanks to this we will be sure that we will eat a healthy product. To prepare a cleansing bath for fruit, mix 4 cups of water and a tablespoon of baking soda in one large bowl, and 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and 3 cups of water in another. Pour the strawberries into the solution and soak them for 10 minutes. After this time, we need to rinse them and put them in the vinegar solution for another 10 minutes. Finally, rinse them under cold water and enjoy the taste of the fruit.
How to wash strawberries properly? Check if you are making this mistake
Many people remove the stems from strawberries before washing them. Never do this because it will risk the strawberries getting soggy. A similar situation also happens when we leave fruit for a long time after washing it in a dish. They lose their firmness. If you allow the strawberries to soften too much, you don’t have to worry. They will make a delicious cocktail.
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Just put strawberries in the blender, pour natural yogurt over them, add a banana or other fruit, 1 tablespoon of oat flakes and chia seeds.. For a drinkable consistency, you can add some water or milk. Blend and it’s ready. This way you can treat any softened or overripe fruit, preventing food waste. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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