{"id":75551,"date":"2021-06-11T11:32:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/?p=75551"},"modified":"2021-06-15T14:43:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T14:43:18","slug":"how-to-wash-fruits-and-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/cooking-lovers\/cooking-tips\/how-to-wash-fruits-and-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wash fruits and vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you must\u00a0<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wash fresh fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but without soap or similar: running water is enough. We are talking about that information we sometimes hear about using sprays and sanitizers that are not made for food. These products can contaminate veggies and be risky for our health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the current situation, <strong>cleaning and disinfection<\/strong> have become more relevant than ever in our daily life, and when we talk about food, we must be careful. <strong>Washing under running water<\/strong> and rub to remove any dirt is enough, experts say.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best way to wash fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/tricks-to-drink-water.jpg\" alt=\"Tricks to drink water\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/tricks-to-drink-water.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/tricks-to-drink-water-480x299.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wash fruits and vegetables in the right way to reduce poisoning following these <strong>easy (and healthy) steps<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after washing fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wash fruits and vegetables before peel or cut them, so dirt and bacteria will not transfer to the knife we are using.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hold fruits and vegetables under running water and rub the surface gently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use a clean brush to scrub the surface and remove any hidden dirt. This works to wash potatoes, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, or melons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dry them with a clean tablecloth or paper towel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/washing-vegetables.jpg\" alt=\"Washing vegetables\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/washing-vegetables.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-om\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2021\/06\/washing-vegetables-480x299.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What shall we do with packaged salads ready to eat?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes the package instructions say the salad or other vegetables are already washed and ready to consume, so there is no need to do it again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you must\u00a0wash fresh fruits and vegetables, but without soap or similar: running water is enough. We are talking about that information we sometimes hear about using sprays and sanitizers that are not made for food. These products can contaminate veggies and be risky for our health. 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