You’re cleaning berries wrong - get rid of pesticides and stop mould with ‘must-learn’ tip
For those who love indulging in fresh fruit at home, a simple storage hack shared by a food expert could be the key to avoiding harmful mould and residual pesticides on your berries. Mike, a chef hailing from Detroit 75 Kitchen (@detroit75kitchen), argues that merely rinsing fruits with water doesn't cut it due to the persistence of pesticides.
He stated: "This is the best way to clean your berries to wash off outside pesticides and prevent moulding."
Mike's cleaning technique for berries has struck a chord online, with his instructional clip attracting over 26,000 likes on TikTok, as he underscores the method's significance for households with little ones, reports the Express. "This is how you're supposed to wash your berries to get rid of mould and pesticides," he claimed.
"This is a must-learn, especially if you have kids at home."
The method Mike proposed entails adding a splash of white vinegar into a bowl filled with cold water where the berries can bathe for about 15 minutes. Following their bath, the berries should be promptly rinsed and laid out on a towel to air dry.
While some viewers expressed concerns about the fruit turning soggy, Mike responded suggesting an adjusted soak time for more delicate berries, perhaps reducing the duration to between seven and ten minutes. For berry-lovers with vinegar allergies, Mike reassured them that baking soda is an effective alternative cleaner.
In closing, Mike observed that vinegar, baking soda, and apple cider vinegar are each proficient in fruit cleaning, though they present subtle differences in their application. One commenter queried, "What if I don't like vinegar smell?? any alternatives??"
To which the chef straightforwardly replied, "Baking soda!"