There are many ways to quickly remove pesticide residues

Vitamins in fruits and vegetables are very important for good health

Immersion washing method This is the basic method for removing other contaminants and pesticides from vegetables and fruits

The alkaline water immersion cleaning method requires the use of baking soda

Blanching and cleaning method of boiling water Some pesticides on vegetables can be rendered ineffective by heating

The rice washing water soaking cleaning method can save the rice washing water used to wash the rice and use it to wash the vegetables, because the rice washing water is acidic, and the pesticides remaining on the vegetables will slow down after encountering the acidic rice washing water.

Saltwater cleaning method Using 1%-3% light salt water to wash vegetables can not only remove some pesticides, but also remove all kinds of small insects hidden in the root parts or the back of the vegetable leaves

Baking soda flour removal method with clear water For grapes, cherries, cherries and other fruits, first rinse the surface dirt of the fruit, add some flour to the baking soda alkaline water to increase the viscosity of the water, soak for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with water Washing 3-5 times is very effective in removing residual pesticides, microorganisms, pollutants, impurities,

Peeling method The amount of pesticides on the surface of vegetables and fruits is relatively large, so peeling is a simple and practical method to remove residual pesticides

Storage method During the storage process of vegetables, the oxygen in the air and the active substances such as enzymes in the vegetables can react with the residual pesticides to oxidatively degrade the pesticides, which can reduce the amount of pesticide residues and reduce their toxicity

Drying method Spectral effect will cause some residual pesticides in vegetables to be decomposed and destroyed

(Liu Kai)

"China Food News" (08 edition on June 15, 2021)

(Editor-in-charge: Gao Jiaodi)