How To Wash Strawberries: The 3 Simple Methods You Should Try
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- 04 Jul 2022
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There are no two things that go more perfectly together than fresh fruit and the summertime. When the temperature is rising and the heat is tamping down your appetite, somehow a bowl of fruit or a cool and satisfying smoothie always manages to save the day. But one thing that does not mix so well with the sunshine is unwashed produce.
We get it, you don’t necessarily want to go through the effort of scrubbing down your berries before you throw them on top of your overnight oats or yogurt, but knowing how to properly wash your strawberries may actually protect your health, removing all the grime or even pesticides that resides on the skin. And hear me out: We've all seen someone swapping out the strawberries at the grocery store for better ones in a different container—just think about what may be on their hands.
We got to the bottom of how exactly you should be washing your strawberries, why it’s important, and anything else you may need to know when it comes to enjoying your fruit.
How to clean your strawberries.
1. A quick scrub.
Contrary to popular belief, washing your fruit doesn’t have to be some huge production. In fact, while it requires a little more effort than simply running them under the water, there’s no reason to go overboard with washing your strawberries. “For strawberries in particular, use cold running water and a gentle rubbing motion right before eating them.
2. A gentle soak & dry.
If you want to give your fruit a little extra bath, you can also place your berries in a colander and shower them in cold water before scrubbing them lightly. Making sure to blot your berries after rinsing them will also ensure that any leftovers you don't immediately eat will store well and not spoil overnight in the fridge. Ideally, though, you'd wash your berries directly before eating them.
3. A salt bath.
Soaking your berries in salt water will also draw out any bugs or larvae that may have made a home in the crevices of your berry (gross, we know). For this method, add a teaspoon of salt to a bowl of warm water and let your berries soak for five to 10 minutes to make sure you’re eating the freshest, bug-free fruit possible. Of course you’ll want to rinse them again after, in order to remove the salty residue. Read More...
