To prevent disease, it is important to take the time to clean strawberries properly.
The strawberrieswhether for a cake, a salad or with cream, are one of the fruits most chosen by Argentines. In addition to its freshness, it also stands out for its unique flavor and versatility for meals. This fruit is due clean in a correct waysince they usually contain parasites which can be dangerous to health.
Both strawberries and other vegetables are contaminated with the egg of the ‘Giardia lamblia’ parasite, which produces a intestinal infection upon entering the bodywhich leads to cramps, bloating, nausea and episodes of watery diarrhea. To avoid these symptoms, it is important take the time to wash the strawberries properly and not just soak them under water.
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Step by step: How to clean strawberries
- Remove the leaves to the strawberries and place under running water.
- Make a mixture with water and some drops of liquid soap.
- With a toothbrush (or something similar) clean the strawberries one by one.
- Rinse for the second time with plenty of water
- Place in a bucket with water and add several drops of bleach.
- Let the strawberries rest for 20 minutes.
- Rinse again.
This procedure can also be carried out with short-stemmed vegetables such as lettuce, raspberries, turnip and others.
Source: Ambito
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