Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables

“Fabulous Fruits and Vital Vegetables” by Georgina Cundall Page 65 of 101Part-V: PreservationKeep Fruits and VegetablesFresh and Safe to EatFresh fruits and vegetables are a storehouse of nutrients andminerals. You should preserve these nutrients and minerals andkeep all fresh fruits and vegetables safe to eat.Always wash your hands with soap and warm running water foraround twenty seconds before handling any fruits or vegetables.Always wash and clean all fruits and vegetables before use. Avoidusing detergent or bleach when washing your fresh fruits andvegetables.If you want to consume any fruit or raw vegetable, clean itthoroughly with clear running water. Washing helps remove dirtfrom the surface and traces of any pesticides or germs that could bepresent on the fruits or vegetables.Do a complete rinse after washing the fruits and vegetables.A safer alternative might be to use a sanitizer after washing andrinsing with water. You can use any commercially availablevegetable or fruit sanitizer.Always cut away any damaged or bruised parts of fruits andvegetables while washing them. These bruises or damages couldsustain growth of germs and cause contamination and illnesses.The outer skin of tomatoes forms a protective layer. However, asmall bruise allows germs to penetrate and spoil the entire tomato.Copyright © 2008 ~ All Rights Reserved 65.