2023-05-30 17:15:00
Before embarking on the preparation of a good meal, we often go through the mandatory box of cleaning. We roughly clean our tomatoes and carrots under cold water to get rid of pesticides as well as possible. Even so, this step would not be necessary for some foods,”either because it risks damaging them, or because the process is useless”explain Full Life.
In general, it’s best not to let food soak too long in water. Some vegetables such as broccoli or zucchini will lose their flavor, their texture, but also their nutrients. This is also the reason why it is better to wash your fruits and vegetables in cold water, not hot water. Remember to drain your food well once rinsed, to prevent it from stagnating in the water and pesticides remaining on the vegetables.
1 – Fruits and vegetables whose skin is not eaten
No need to wash carrots, as well as bananas, kiwis, oranges… Vegetables whose skin is not eaten do not need to be washed because the bacteria will not be ingested. For fruits with a thick skin (such as oranges, melons, or watermelons), the inside is protected from pesticides thanks to the barrier skin.
2 – Onions
It is not necessary to wash onions, garlic and shallots because they are protected by their skin. The dirt will remain on the outer layers which will end up in the trash. You can still run the onion under water, however, to relieve your eyes and avoid tears while cutting them.
3 – Mushrooms
As surprising as it may seem, it is better not to soak the mushrooms in water. They quickly absorb moisture, become spongy and lose their taste. It is best to wash them quickly under cold water (to remove the soil in particular) just before cooking them. Remove the water from the pan as quickly as possible using a paper towel.
4 – Eggs
The egg shell is not a totally hermetic barrier. That’s why when you crush the eggs, you discover a light protective film which protects the inside much more. In contact with water, the egg loses its skin and is more prone to the proliferation of bacteria, which can even lead to a risk of salmonella contamination. This is why it is strongly advised not to wash your eggs.
5 – Chicken
Absolutely never wash the chicken. Raw chicken already contains bacteria in its flesh, but washing it causes the bacteria to grow all over the chicken. A real problem, knowing that some bacteria do not disappear during cooking, and could therefore be ingested. As with eggs, the proliferation of these bacteria can cause infections such as salmonellosis or E.Coli.
6 – Lawyers
Do not wash your avocados! As explained in the first point, the avocado has a thick enough skin to protect it from pesticides. By washing it, you risk getting water inside. And once in your refrigerator, the flesh will darken twice as fast.
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