Anticipating Viruses and Bacteria, These Tips for Washing Fruits and Vegetables For Safe Consumption

News24xx.com - It is not impossible if fruits and vegetables are at risk of being contaminated with bacteria and viruses, washing fruits and vegetables properly can reduce these risks.

Some people try to wash fruits and vegetables with soap. However, instead of killing germs, washing with soap will only give poisons to the body when fruits and vegetables are consumed.

A number of harmful substances from soap will remain even after rinsing the water thoroughly.

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Health expert from North Carolina State University, Benjamin Chapman suggests washing fruits and vegetables with running water. Cold water can get rid of germs up to 90-99 percent.

Meanwhile, the National Health Service (NHS) recommends starting the washing process from the dirtiest fruits or vegetables first. Let the fruits and vegetables that have been neatly packaged since purchased last washed.

Citing the NHS site, to avoid cross contamination, do not forget to always wash your hands before and after touching fruits and vegetables. Also clean the surface in the sink area and items that are around.

In addition, cut the parts of fruits and vegetables that look damaged. Damaged part allows germs to get inside.

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Brush first specifically for fruits and vegetables with thick skin. Some of the fruits and vegetables include cucumbers, potatoes and carrots grown in the ground. Brushing helps clean microbes that are difficult to remove.

In addition to paying attention to how to properly wash fruits and vegetables, you also need to consider proper storage as follows:

- Store raw foods, including vegetables and fruit, separate from fast food.

- Use different cutting boards, knives, and kitchen utensils for raw and prepared foods.

Source: CNNIndonesia

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