To enjoy all the benefits of apples, the best is to clean them properly. To help you, this virologist shared the unstoppable technique to remove both dirt and pesticides.
On social networks, many are the methods presented as “miracles” to say goodbye to pesticides in fruits and vegetables. But Are these techniques really recommended by professionals ?
On social networks, the virologist Océane Sorelalias @thefrenchvirologist on Instagram, regularly highlights things to do and not to do with the foods that we consume on a daily basis. And the latter did not fail to comb the methods shared on the canvas.
Washing techniques to forget according to the virologist
On social networks, it is not uncommon to open our Instagram or even Tiktok applications and discover internet users entrusting their tips to get rid of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. White vinegar, baking soda … The techniques presented are numerous.
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According to some content creators, these methods are highly recommended to eradicate pesticides and dirt present in our fruits and vegetables. But what about in reality? According to Océane Sorel, these two ingredients are not not harmful to health. However, they are not Not necessary either To deeply clean our apples.
“Vinegar has no universal antimicrobial action. Indeed, vinegar will not instantly kill the microorganisms on which it could potentially have an action, so it is very unlikely that simply “rinse” foods with vinegar is effective. “, explains Océane Sorel. Same thing for baking soda.
“Regarding bicarbonate, there is no evidence that it is really effective in removing pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. And no it will not have the residues from the inside to the outside. »»specifies the virologist.
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What is the best method for eliminating dirt and pesticides present in your apples?
For the scientist and virologist @thefrenchvirologist, So the best is to simply wash your apples with your tap water. “Wash your fruits and vegetables in cold and potable running water, it will be just as efficient and less head!” »»she explains. Also do the same for aromatic herbs, and voila.
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