5 Ways To Remove Chemicals And Pesticides From Fruits

Divya Pandey

For many, eating fresh fruits just after it is plucked is only a dream. When it gets to our table, fertilizers, herbicides and bacteria ae all heaped on top of it.

Here we have 5 ways to in which we can get rid of this

Salt Water 

Most of the contact pesticides residues that typically show up on the surface of the fruits and vegetables cab be removed by washing them in 2% salt water.

Blanching 

Boil water, submerge the food items in it for 15 to 1 minutes and then remove it to a bowl filled with ice water to blanch it.

Washing 

The first step in eliminating artificial chemicals from fruits is to give them a thorough washing in tap water.

Peeling 

Another way to get rid of pesticides from the skin of artificially ripened fruits is to peel them.

Vinegar 

Blend 100% white vinegar and 90% water to create a solution, then submerge fruits into it. Use caution when cleaning fruits.