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Most vegetables at our house are rinsed under running water. Cucumbers, whether sliced for a salad or a sandwich, don\u2019t receive any special treatment.\n<\/p>\n
Running water is definitely an easy and effective way to remove dirt and pesticides on a cucumber, says registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But make sure it\u2019s a substantial rinse.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cHold the cucumber under running water for at least one minute,\u201d Petitpain says. \u201cUse your hands to rub the surface gently, which helps remove visible dirt and some residues. If this is all you have time to do, you can feel confident your cucumber is ready to eat!\u201d\n<\/p>\n
If you want to improve your cucumber cleaning skills, she suggests trying a produce brush or a soaking solution. Petitpain suggests using a soft-bristled vegetable brush to scrub the skin on conventionally grown cucumbers. \u201cThis is especially important because cucumbers often have a waxy coating that traps pesticides,\u201d she says. \u201cPay extra attention to the ends, where dirt tends to accumulate.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
If you dislike the waxing coating, you can always peel the cucumber. \u201cHowever, remember that the skin contains fiber and nutrients,\u201d says Petitpain.\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n If you have the time and really want to make sure your cucumber is clean, soak it in a baking soda solution. Fill a bowl with water, adding about a teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of water. Soak the cucumber for about 10 to 15 minutes. Baking soda, Petitpain points out, has been shown to help break down some pesticide residue.\n<\/p>\n After soaking, rinse the cucumber under running water to make sure to wash away any baking soda and dirt.\n<\/p>\n Simply Recipes \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n It\u2019s best to wait to wash cucumbers until right before you\u2019re ready to use them. If you leave them damp, then moisture can make it easier for bacteria to grow.\n<\/p>\n \u201cAdding moisture to fresh vegetables increases the possibility of mold formation,\u201d says Don Schaffner, Ph.D., professor at Rutgers University and member of the Institute of Food Technologists\u2019 Food Microbiology Division.\n<\/p>\n When you\u2019ve rinsed, use a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to pat your cucumber dry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cKeeping cucumbers fresh starts in the grocery store,\u201d says Schaffner. \u201cBe sure to pick out a cucumber that does not have any visible damage or soft spots.\u201d\n<\/p>\n When you bring them home, store cucumbers in your refrigerator. The ideal temperature is\u00a0 41\u00b0F or less. But don\u2019t set the thermostat too low, says Schaffner. \u201cMake sure that your refrigerator doesn’t get too cold because this can cause freezing which will damage the cucumber and cause it to spoil faster.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n #Wash #Cucumbers #Remove #Dirt #Pesticides #Experts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most vegetables at our house are rinsed under running water. Cucumbers, whether sliced for a salad or a sandwich, don\u2019t receive any special treatment. Running water is definitely an easy and effective way to remove dirt and pesticides on a cucumber, says registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[118,120,53,121,119,117],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-cucumbers","tag-dirt","tag-experts","tag-pesticides","tag-remove","tag-wash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} Use Baking Soda <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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