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How to properly wash strawberries: advice from professionals
14.06.2024 07:00
Strawberries are quite a messy berry because they grow close to the soil.
How to properly clean strawberries from sand and dirt?
How to properly peel berries
If the strawberries aren't very dirty, you can simply soak the berries in clean, cool water for 5 minutes.
Then you need to rinse the strawberries in a colander using a tap or shower head.
If the strawberries are covered in soil and sand, you can clean the berries with vinegar or baking soda.
To do this, make a solution of water with soda or vinegar in a ratio of 3 to 1.
Rinse the berries in the solution; you should not soak strawberries in the solution, as this can absorb the smell and taste of baking soda or table vinegar.
Therefore, it is best to rinse with the prepared solution and then with clean water.
After peeling, you can dry the berries with a paper towel or lint-free cloth.
How to properly store strawberries
Store berries in a dry and dark place. The best storage option is the refrigerator. Use an airtight container for storage.
It is absolutely forbidden to wash strawberries before storing, as the berries will quickly deteriorate.
Strawberries can also be frozen. To do this, the berries need to be washed and frozen in the freezer.
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