Myths About Washing Fruits And Vegetables

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Produce Wash Is Safer

It can be tempting to assume that just using water won't be enough to wash your produce, and there are some clever product makers out there who have tapped into this belief.

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Washing Fruits And Vegetables In Bleach

Bleach is one of the most powerful and common commercially-available disinfectants. And so if you're trying to sanitize foods prone to carrying bacteria, like fruits and vegetables

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Use Soap To Wash Your Produce

Logically, it makes sense: You wash your hands with soap to get rid of any germs, so why wouldn't you wash your fruits and vegetables with it, too? The issue, unfortunately, is that you're not meant to eat it.

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Hot Water Is Better For Washing

Hot water is generally perceived to be better for cleaning than cold water is, with heated liquids being better-suited to breaking up dirt, thanks to its increased molecular activity.

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Don't Have To Wash Organic Fruits

There's an implication with organic food items that not only are they more wholesome, but they're somehow cleaner. But while it's definitely true that organic produce is made using way fewer synthetic pesticides and fertilizers

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Washing Canned Vegetables Is Pointless

Canned vegetables represent the ultimate in convenience and are a great way to get something green on the table without having to go to the store to buy fresh produce.

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Grown In Your Garden Don't Need Washing

There are few things as cozy or satisfying as eating fruits and vegetables that you've grown yourself. But unless you wash it before it reaches your table, you might be left feeling a little worse for wear.

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