Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Clean and Remove Pesticides From Your Fruits and Vegetables
- Fruits and vegetables that are most closely attached to the rest of the pesticides
- How do you wash fruits and vegetables free of pesticides and bacteria?
- 1. Wash hands before washing fruit
- 2. Separate fruits and vegetables with other food ingredients
- 3. Cut the damaged part
- 4. Use running water
- 5. Clean from the dirty part
- 6. Use special soap for washing fruits and vegetables
- 7. Rub the fruit
- 8. Rinse fruits and vegetables
- 9. Dry and store the fruit
Medical Video: How to Clean and Remove Pesticides From Your Fruits and Vegetables
Inevitably, the fruits and vegetables that you buy in the market or vegetable vendors must contain pesticides. Chemicals used to kill pests in these plants are still the choice of fruit and vegetable farmers in Indonesia to prevent crop failure. However, do not be afraid of anti-fruit and vegetable pack farmers, all you need to do is know how to wash the fruit properly so that the pesticides that stick to the fruit and vegetables are gone.
It's trivial indeed, but perhaps you've only been washing careless fruits and vegetables. Learn how to clean fruits and vegetables from pesticides below.
Fruits and vegetables that are most closely attached to the rest of the pesticides
The use of pesticides often creates pros and cons among farmers and activists of environmental activists, many of whom say that pesticide residues that stick to fruits and vegetables can cause health problems. So, it's not wrong if you think that pesticides are dangerous.
Research conducted by Purdue University in Indiana, USA, found that 98% of apples contain residues or residual pesticides and occupy the top rank, the second place is occupied by celery as much as 95%. Other vegetables and fruits included in this research list are strawberries, peaches or peaches, grapes, spinach, peppers, potatoes, kale, and mustard greens.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture as reported by ABC News, pesticide residues of 90% were found in 8 popular fruits and vegetables in the community. The use of pesticides in Indonesia according to the Department of Plant Protection of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Andi Trisyono, as reported in Kompas is very worrying.
These farmers need clear guidance on the use of pesticides, dosage and frequency of spraying because they do not have the literacy ability to understand the rules for using pesticides. As a result, they increased the pesticide dosage eight times more than the government's suggestion.
How do you wash fruits and vegetables free of pesticides and bacteria?
Never eat fruits and vegetables without being washed first. Not only are you afraid of pesticides, you must also be aware of harmful germs and bacteria such as salmonella and e. Colli which are often found in raw fruits and vegetables. So, how do you clean the correct fruit so that you avoid disease? Here's how.
1. Wash hands before washing fruit
Before you wash fruit or vegetables, it's good to wash your hands first, the same thing you should do after you finish cleaning the fruit.
2. Separate fruits and vegetables with other food ingredients
Always separate the raw fruits and vegetables you just bought with food that is ready to be eaten or cooked cooked food. This is to ensure that pepticide exposure does not spread to your food.
3. Cut the damaged part
Among all the fruits and vegetables you buy, there must be something that looks imperfect. If there are parts of the fruit or vegetables that are damaged, you can choose and cut them first. This is to ensure there are no caterpillars or other organisms in the fruit or vegetables and make sure your knife is clean.
4. Use running water
Wash your fruit and vegetables under running water. Do not place water in a container and wash it in the container. This method is not recommended.
5. Clean from the dirty part
Clean all parts of fruit and vegetables, don't miss anything. Start with the dirtiest part.
6. Use special soap for washing fruits and vegetables
To make sure your fruits and vegetables are free of pesticides, you can also use natural products that can be used specifically to wash fruits and vegetables.
Look for products that contain lime as an anti-bacterial agent that is able to clear bacteria on fruits and vegetables.
7. Rub the fruit
Use a brush to rub hard dirt like soil. However, make sure the brush is not too rough because it will hurt the skin of the fruit, use a soft brush. If you wash fruit or vegetables with smooth skin such as tomatoes or grapes, gently scrub with your hands. This is to prevent the occurrence of tears on the skin of the fruit.
8. Rinse fruits and vegetables
After you wash the fruits and vegetables and make sure they are clean of dirt and pesticides. Rinse with running water until clean.
9. Dry and store the fruit
After making sure there are no more impurities or pesticides attached to fruits and vegetables, dry them using a clean towel that is not used for anything. After drying, place the fruit in a clean container.
