Correct cleaning of fruits is essential to avoid serious discomfort and illness in both children and the entire family.
There’s less and less until summer, ideal time to eat fruit. To consume this food it is important to carry out adequate cleaning, removing the dirt, impurities and microorganisms that can become bad for the tummy. But what is the best way to do it?
Eating unwashed fruit can cause stomach upset, due to traces of possible eggs and larvae of microorganisms that are harmful to health. Experts assure that there is an ideal component for cleaning.
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Why not use vinegar or baking soda
Although it is most commonly recommended to wash fruits with vinegar or baking soda, experts do not recommend it. They assure that disinfection with vinegar does not fulfill its intended purpose. Although it manages to remove superficial food residues, leaves possible harmful microorganisms.
The same thing happens with baking soda, since it does not completely fulfill the sanitizing function either.
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How to clean fruits in the best way
Experts assure that the only effective chemical to disinfect fruits in an optimal way is sodium hypochlorite. This component is present in food-safe bleaches.
A concentration of 4 drops per liter of water to ensure the effectiveness of the process. It also works on vegetables.
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