{"id":705,"date":"2025-02-21T21:43:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/how-to-wash-peppers-to-remove-dirt-and-pesticides-according-to-two-experts\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T21:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:43:16","slug":"how-to-wash-peppers-to-remove-dirt-and-pesticides-according-to-two-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/how-to-wash-peppers-to-remove-dirt-and-pesticides-according-to-two-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wash Peppers To Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to Two Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bell peppers always look like they\u2019re not real. They are usually so perfect and bright and colorful \u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to wash them.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cBell peppers might look shiny and clean, but their surfaces can collect unwanted dirt or bacteria,\u201d says Melanie Marcus MA RD, a professionally trained chef and registered dietitian.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Washing them helps get rid of residue. Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t take much to clean them.\n<\/p>\n

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The Best Way to Wash Bell Peppers <\/span> <\/h2>\n

\u201cRinse bell peppers quickly under cool, running water and gently rub the surface with your hands,\u201d Marcus suggests.\u00a0Make sure to pay attention to all the nooks and crannies where dirt can hide. If your peppers are particularly dirty or you just want to make sure they are very clean, you can use a soft vegetable brush to scrub away residue.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want a more thorough clean, a baking soda mixture (1 teaspoon per 2 cups of water) is effective,\u201d says Gabriela Swamy, PhD, professor at San Jose State University and member of the Institute of Food Technologists\u2019 Fruit & Vegetable Products Division. \u201cSoak peppers for a few minutes and rinse thoroughly.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Marcus cautions that peppers can absorb water, so using a baking soda soak might affect their flavor and texture.\n<\/p>\n

Whatever you choose, be sure to skip the produce wash, soap, and detergents, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those products haven\u2019t been tested for safety and could make you sick if you end up swallowing them.\n<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Wash Peppers Right Away <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Wait to clean your peppers until you\u2019re ready to use them.\u00a0\u201cWashing them before storage can introduce moisture, leading to faster spoilage,\u201d says Swamy. \u201cIf you do wash peppers early, it’s essential to dry them thoroughly with a paper towel or clean cloth before storage to prevent mold growth.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Store unwashed peppers in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator in a breathable produce bag or container, Swamy suggests. Stored this way, they should last last 1 to 2 weeks.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThey can be stored on the counter,\u201d says Marcus, \u201cBut the refrigerator keeps them firm and glossy for longer!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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When Bell Peppers Go Bad <\/span> <\/h2>\n

If they haven\u2019t been stored or washed properly\u2014or if they\u2019ve just been in the fridge for way too long\u2014peppers can quickly become too yucky to eat. \u201cIf your peppers are slimy, have big soft spots, or show signs of mold, it\u2019s time to throw them in the composter,\u201d says Marcus.\n<\/p>\n

If you have too many peppers to eat in a week or so, head for the freezer. \u201cSlice into matchsticks and freeze in a single layer before putting in a freezer-safe plastic bag,\u201d Marcus suggests. \u201cThey\u2019ll be perfect for future use in a stir fry or stew.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bell peppers always look like they\u2019re not real. They are usually so perfect and bright and colorful \u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to wash them. \u201cBell peppers might look shiny and clean, but their surfaces can collect unwanted dirt or bacteria,\u201d says Melanie Marcus MA RD, a professionally trained chef and registered dietitian.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[120,53,642,121,119,117],"class_list":["post-705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-dirt","tag-experts","tag-peppers","tag-pesticides","tag-remove","tag-wash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705","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=705"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}