How can I wash an apple if I don't peel it?
As the saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," apples have become a popular fruit for many.Indeed, apples are the best-selling fruit. However, this nutritious fruit is also susceptible to pesticide contamination. How can we clean apples properly? Should we eat apples with or without the peel? Many people believe that apples have a high pesticide residue, so it's best to eat them without the peel.
However, apple peels contain many bioactive substances, such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and octacosanol, which can inhibit the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which causes
high blood pressure, helping to prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, and reducing their incidence. Foreign studies have also shown that apple peels have stronger antioxidant properties than apple flesh, and the antioxidant effect of apple peels is higher than that of other fruits and vegetables.The antioxidant capacity of the apple peel is equivalent to 800 mg of vitamin C. Octacosanol in apple peels also has the effects of anti-fatigue and enhancing physical strength.
Therefore, it's better to eat apples with the peel. If we don't eat apples with the peel, how can we thoroughly remove pesticide residues? Method 1: Rubbing
After soaking apples in water, put a little salt on the peel, then gently rub the apples with your hands, and the surface dirt can be easily removed. Then rinse with water and you can eat them with confidence. Experts say that the principle of washing with salt is to enhance friction, and salt is also very clean.
Method 2: Washing with starch
Prepare a small bowl and put in some starch, then wash the apples. This method is also suitable for washing
pears and
grapes, and the surface of the fruit is not easy to discolor. In particular, this method is very effective for washing grapes, because grapes are difficult to wash, and washing with force can damage the original state of the grapes.Method 3: Washing with toothpaste Apply toothpaste to the surface of the apple as a cleaning agent. This method is also very effective.Washing apples with hot water is also a good way, which can easily remove the preservatives on the apple peel. Method 4: Fruit washing liquidIt's best to buy a fruit washing liquid from a supermarket.
Experts remind that it's not recommended to use unqualified washing liquid, because using low-quality washing liquid not only cannot remove dirt, but may also contain harmful chemicals.
Apply toothpaste to the surface of the apple as a cleaning agent, this method is also effective. Rinsing apples with hot water is also a good way, which can easily remove the preservatives on the apple peel.
Method four: Fruit washing liquid
It is best to buy a fruit-specific washing liquid from the supermarket. Experts remind: do not use unqualified cleaning agents, because using poor-quality cleaning agents not only cannot clean, but may also contain chemicals that are harmful to health.
