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How to clean your strawberries from insects before eating: It's easier than you think
21.06.2023 04:10
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
When you buy strawberries, look closely - they sometimes have a few little insects on them.
It's pretty normal - they live on stems, and that's why they sometimes stay there even after the berries were collected and sorted before buying.
That's how you can get rid of them.
Rinse the berries
Place your strawberries in the clean water and then gently swish them around.
Remove any visible dirt or leaves
Inspect each strawberry to remove any visible dirt, leaves, or stems.
Soak the strawberries
Once you've removed any visible dirt or debris, let the berries soak in the clean water for a few minutes.
Rinse again
After soaking, drain the water and then rinse the strawberries under running water.
Lightly rub each strawberry with your hands to ensure thorough cleaning.
Pat dry or air dry
After rinsing, you can either pat the strawberries dry using a clean kitchen or paper towels, or just allow them to air dry on a clean dish rack or paper towels.
Use some vinegar
If you're concerned about potential bacteria or want to enhance the cleaning process, you can create a vinegar solution by mixing one part vinegar with three parts water.
Soak the washed strawberries in this mix for a few minutes before rinsing them again and drying as mentioned above.
