It was the peak season for strawberry trading, and the topic of "how to wash strawberries correctly" also sparked discussions.

Some people say that strawberries can be washed with salt, while others say that flour can be used to remove pesticide residues from their surface. In the face of these heated discussions, the old strawberry growers stood up and said, "No, it's not right, it's not the right way!"

So, why do old fruit farmers say that these methods are not right, and what is the correct way to wash strawberries?

1. Why do old fruit farmers say "no"

Among the many fruits, strawberries are the best with their rich vitamin C, carotene, amino acids and other trace elements, and its unique taste attracts many diners.

However, the shiny strawberry also has a "fatal" drawback, that is, its skin.

The skin of strawberries is fragile, and once the skin is broken, the whole body will quickly fester.

As a result, many vendors, in order to avoid losses, will work on its surface – covering it with a protective film or spraying it with preservatives.

However, strawberries with high sugar content are easy to provoke some insects, and the protective film and preservatives on their appearance will breed some bacteria for a long time. If you don't wash it and eat it, it's easy to get upset with your stomach.

As a result, some people choose to wash strawberries with salt or flour after buying them, but the results are often unsatisfactory.

This is because although edible salt has the effect of sterilization, it will not only damage the skin of strawberries and deteriorate the appearance, but also allow salt to penetrate into the inside of strawberries, change their taste, and reduce the storage time of strawberries.

Flour with low viscosity cannot thoroughly clean the eggs and bacteria remaining on the uneven surface of strawberries. Therefore, although salt and flour are a very common way to wash fruits and vegetables, they are not suitable for strawberries.

2. How to clean it properly

So how do you wash strawberries correctly? First of all, don't remove the strawberry stems.

When putting strawberries in the sink, the cleaning action should not only be light, but also do not cut off the strawberry stems because they are an eyesore. If the strawberry stem is not removed, it can prevent bacteria, insect eggs and other substances from entering the inside of the strawberry with the water flow.

Secondly, put in edible alkali and starch.

Take an appropriate amount of edible alkali and starch and put it in clean water together with the strawberry and stir it, so that the two substances can fully adhere to the surface of the strawberry and dissolve it in water.

In this operation, the alkaline edible alkali can fully exert its effect, allowing the eggs to fall off quickly. The starch with strong viscosity can absorb the debris washed down in the water and make it settle, thus making the strawberry clean.

Finally, wash the strawberries again. After soaking for 5~8 minutes, you can drain the strawberries and wash them again with running water.

Rinsed strawberries are ready to be served, but it is important to note that washed strawberries should be eaten within 6 hours. If it is too long, the strawberries are prone to festering.

3. How to choose strawberries

In addition to knowing how to wash strawberries, you should also know how to choose strawberries.

Strawberries with a sweet aroma are always attractive, but some businesses will use eye-catching "means" in order to make profits.

For example, strawberries of different shapes on the market have a very exaggerated appearance, while others have a normal cone shape. If you see these two shapes of strawberries, you should choose the latter when choosing, because most of the former have too many added hormones or pesticides, so you need to consider carefully.

Fresh strawberry leaves are bright green, and if you find that the leaves are wilting, it means that it has been too old and not fresh enough. When choosing strawberries, you should choose strawberries with uniform color and bright color, and don't choose strawberries that are blue and white.

In addition to looking at the leaves and fruits, you should also pay attention to the color of the strawberry seeds. The color is pale yellow or beige, which is best. If the strawberry seeds are dark red in color and the color is basically the same as the fruit, do not buy them, which are mostly artificially dyed to attract customers.

When you bite into the flesh of a normal strawberry, you will find that its internal structure is very full, and the juice is sweet and rich.

If you bite into it and find that the inside of the strawberry is dry, hollow out, and lacks sweet taste, then most of this strawberry is ripened by the merchant with a bulking agent, this kind of strawberry is not good, do not buy it.

conclusion

Finally, I believe you have learned that washing strawberries with salt and flour is not only not thorough, but also not conducive to preservation.

Only by cleaning strawberries with edible alkali and starch can we keep its taste unchanged, and it is a good way to wash off insect eggs, bacteria, etc.

In addition, everyone must know how to wash strawberries, but also know how to choose their favorite strawberries in the current market to prevent being deceived.

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