@@nunyazero she was reducing pesticides hence why they tell you to wash all fruits and veggies first before eating them it reduces pesticides and makes them safer to eat.
If you actually soak in water with white vinegar for 2 minutes they are going to stay one week more in the fridge. The acid of the white vinegar kill the mold that normally rot the strawberries 😉
The thing with this video is the study only tested this on apples and only tested it on a few types of pesticides when their are hundreds of pesticides that are used not just one. The test wasn’t that reliable so this is all just bad advice just wash your fruit or vegetables when you’re going to eat them under water. Don’t just listen or trust everything you see on tik tok lol
Forgot to mention the apples where doused in pesticides they didn’t buy them from a store and test the pesticides that where on the apples at the store
@@mira7075 it does not increase shelf life because the berries and other fruits and produce soak up water when washed and definitely when soaked for 15 mins.
One can always wash them and dry completely, I guess. It’s just, from time to time, I see various influencers putting wet produce in the fridge and I always get surprised. My berries start to get moody even if there’s a drop of liquid there, like condensation 😄
I knew this was false, this video gave me flash backs to when a lady was cleaning her fruit in salt water and a “worm” supposedly came out of her fruit.
I put paper towel on the bottom first, then layer fruit and more paper towel..layers of fruit..it definitely helps with the moisture..my strawberries lasted almost 3 weeks..
Leave it to the rest of these ppl and they won’t have fresh produce of any sort. More often than not they are also eating pesticides. Oh well … you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. I soak all of fruit, except fruit with a skin that can stand up to being washed with a sponge and soap. But 2 tbsp of white vinegar to 3 cups of water. Soak and stir for 30 min. Probably stir or mix 2-3x then rinse and soak in fresh water. No rot and then I layer them in paper towel also because I don’t like them just out.
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It's good that you want to learn more, but just letting you know, this is a debunked theory and fake news. Don't do this, or your fruits will rot much faster, and no, it doesn't clean fruits better.
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This isn’t true. Just because the study wasn’t done with the home setting in mind doesn’t mean that it definitely doesn’t apply to other fruits and vegetables. To clarify, Anne Reardon is correct that you can’t extrapolate the study, but it’s unfortunately misleading to say that it’s wrong or straight up can’t work. The study SUPPORTS a baking soda soak works well on apples with 2 specific pesticides - it doesn’t say anything about anything else, period. So that doesn’t debunk anything - it’s quite possible that baking soda soaks work on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, there just haven’t been studies on it. It’s not like it was proven that there’s NO difference between rinsing in water and soaking with baking soda. This creator even said to soak for 15 min, which is double the time they used in the study for apples. At a minimum, it’s harmless to soak your fruit/veggies, and the study supports that it reduces 2 pesticides on apples specifically - so again, at a minimum, it provides a reasonable basis to soak apples in baking soda solution. Studies are imperfect, period - with the scientific method, you can usually only find evidence to ‘support’ your hypothesis, not prove it. It’s perfectly reasonable, as a regular person, to start soaking your fruits and veggies based on the evidence in that study, IF you’re willing to dedicate the time. It’s not correct to say that it definitively reduces pesticides on everything, but it’s also not inherently wrong if you are risk-averse and have baking soda/time. It’s a little misguided to call out this video, while also blindly quoting another RU-vidr without really understanding the science either, even if it’s well-intentioned.
@@sue8412 I simply explained that Ann explained the study she references in the video and how it doesn’t apply to just everyday fruits and veggies they’ll think. Meaning there are ones it will work on for sure. I never said definitely, I also didn’t say anything about where the study was completed either.. you’ve responded back as if I’ve said OP should never ever do that and that it’s all been debunked. I’ve used baking soda soaks before myself, as well as just plain water. I certainly could’ve worded my comment better and used “may not apply” but it was a quick suggestion to watch another YT video on topic. Using colloquial language should also make it apparent that i’m not stating it as fact. Referencing the video is one of many sources OP can use for themselves to formulate what they believe. It’s additional knowledge, it was not a comment telling them to stop doing it or insinuating that it’s bad to do. You’ve appeared to make an assumption/put words in my mouth and also deemed that I don’t do my own research. I agree with the majority of what you’ve said. I certainly didn’t call out OP, i had just seen Ann’s video and thought it would be appropriate
@@harrietxo2310 they copied and pasted this same response on any comment that mentions Ann Reardon so I’m not surprised they didn’t read or understand your comment
The containers with vents are made for berries it helps air them and drag any moisture to the bottom. They are very useful and keep them fresher longer.
@@barbaracastillo8295 you’re right, berries usually get moldy when they dry out. The containers with vents/a bottom part for water actually recommend closing the air vents for berries. Putting them in a glass container after soaking with vinegar solution (to kill mold) will let you store your berries for 2 weeks!
I use vinegar and let the berries dry then store in a container with ventilation . I did read online that vinegar helps with longer shelf live as well.
Used vinegar and baking soda soak on all fresh fruit and veggies. The trick is that every single piece must be hand dried with a paper towel before stored. Everything lasts much longer when stored in the fridge. I use zip lock bags.
I am so sorry I am not drying every single piece of strawberry or blueberry! I will manage the best I can with layers of regular paper towels in between my produce and berries and call it good. For God sake...
Should add there is a hack to drying blueberries, blackberries and raspberries…. Use a salad spinner. Drying keeps the mold from forming on the fruit. It’s your time vs rising cost on groceries❤️
Vinegar is acidic, and baking soda is alkaline (basic) so using them both at the same time neutralizes them. If you are going to use both you should do them separately.
@@lea-anne9133 baking soda isn’t going to wash away the pesticides. The study isn’t that reliable since they only tested it on apples and doused them (they are not doused in farms they’re lightly sprayed) in pesticides… they also only used 2 types of pesticides when there are hundreds of them. It’s more better to just rinse them honestly rather than doing all this extra stuff that doesn’t have enough studies done on it
Exactly! How would you know they lasts up to 3 weeks??? Y’all are not eating enough fruits then. They’re meant to be bought and consumed within the week really, otherwise again, not consuming enough and also they end up in the garbage! 🤦🏻♀️
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Adding paper towels to the container helps soak the water and extends the life of any fruit or veggie. I'm not an expert but this has worked for me many many times.
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I've been told by an old farm lady best way is to wash them in a mix of ⅓ vinegar ⅔ water don't rinse them , dry completely and store in aire tight container and they last for 80% longer, just rinse them before eating to remove vinegar taste. I've been doing thus method for a couple years now and all my berry produce last a long time.
After washing, I remove maximum excess moisture without bruising the produce. If too tricky, I pat it down or let nature evaporate surface moisture on its own. Takes 2 or so hours. Then storage in the fridge. The baking soda water leftover... Not sure if it was a fluke but I threw that water on soil where I dump tomato seeds. Had a very good harvest that one time I did that.
Wash them with a bit of vinegar as well, rinse them well. Put them (they can be wet still) in a large Mason jar, completely air tight, and keep in the fridge. They last a stupid long time, I've saved a ton of money doing this. If you don't believe me, try it! My last berries lasted well over 3 weeks and tasted like the day I bought them.
From my observations : if strawberries come to contact with water they rot quickly but if I wash them thoroughly and dry them with a soft towel and keep it in fridge, it stays good. I haven't kept strawberries for 2-3 weeks. I just them within 2-3 days.
I save my clamshell containers and just divide strawberries into them so they are single layers. I rinse before eating. The air circulation makes them last a long time. same with blueberries, only two or three layers high. cherries no more than 2 layers. use up ripest ones first. I stock up and this method lets me keep them up to 3 weeks. make sure to check them out carefully before buying.
As an adult I learned if you buy LESS FRUIT and wash right before eating the water won’t spoil. If you shop more frequently you eat the same just not rotting in the fridge.👍
I have a recommendation, for you wash it with vinegar and baking soda and add a little water to make it bubbly and leave it for 15-20 minute and then wash it two or three times to be fresh and to use two bowls, one with holes on it and one without holes on it so the dirt can get in thought bowls without the holes
I started washing and storing my fruit after purchasing. It's quicker access and I believe they last longer. I store in Glas containers too. Drain the strawberries well so water don't settle at bottom of bowl. I will include baking soda now. Thanks.
I Wash & rinse clean all my fruit, peel or cut them, lay them out on plates in my freezer until frozen, then bag them in freezer bags or glass containers. I have so much delicious frozen fruit on hand for a cold snack, desserts, smoothies, food dishes, cocktails or just fruit in sparkling water!... Fruit DOES NOT lose its nutritional values once frozen and can last a couple months at a time!....
Fun fact, baking soda doesn't work, but salt does on orchard-fresh organic food. This is because the lack of pesticides allow worms to burrow in the fruit, whom try to escape their homes as salt kills them. However, you must dry the fruit throughly before storing them (at least this is the first step of canning fruit)
i actually even slice mine after washing but as long as you put paper towel in with it they will stay fresh for a week :-) this works with most fruits and veggies.
I try to buy organic as can afford, especially the more porous fruit or vegetables. Even Walmart carries it now. The more we support organic farmers the more they thrive and will be more affilordable. Buying from local growers also cuts down on pesticides sprayed on fruit while traveling.
Sanitize sink, wash hands, and use soap and water to clean all areas coming into contact with your fresh produce. Fill sink with either diluted wash or vinegar solution and or baking soda but not with vinegar they cancel one another. If you are using a commercial wash, use a 1:30 ratio of wash to water, or approximately 4 to 6 oz. of wash to 1 gallon of water. Soak vegetables for at least 10 mins Place them in a colander and use hands to rub the produce while rinsing with cold water. Let produce air dry and enjoy. Soaking method would be Lettuce Spinach Kale Cauliflower Broccoli Cabbage Grapes Raspberries Strawberries Blueberries. Spray Methodo tomatoes Eggplant Potatoes Cucumbers Peppers Apples Oranges Melons Lemons Limes.
You just need to tell people how to fold a fitted sheet. One of my teachers from my Senior year spent a class period teaching us this (it was relevant to the course) and I swear, this was a Dual Enrollment class: That was NOT THE HARDEST THING WE LEARNED! But damn, it certain is the most useful.
Actually the best way it’s baking soda, white vinegar in water and leave it for a couple of minutes and then wash with just water. that way you remove all pesticides and dirt 👌🏻👌🏻
I need to learn how to clean daily without feeling like a huge chore , I wasn’t learned growing up to keep my space clean I’m not dirty or anything just want to control dust as my partner has asthma
When you come home from grocery put 1/2 cup baking soda in sink and wash all the produce at once. Let it soak 1/2 hour, not 15 minutes. Let it thoroughly dry on towels. Spin dry lettuces. Do not put wet produce in fridge.
It’s less convenient but I would only soak and rinse the fruit you plan on eating and keep the rest dry in the fridge. Otherwise berries will get soggy
Yup, I do exactly that...except for the fruits that I get from my local farmers' market here in Honolulu. Why? Because the farmers' market I go to doesn't allow pesticides to be used, and their produce is tested before they can be sold. However, I still rinse off the fruit with copious amounts of H₂O. PS - You can also buy sprays that are already made with baking soda. I think it's cheaper to just make your own, but some people don't care about money. However, I live in the most expensive state in the entirety of the USA, so every little bit I can save helps. In July 2022, the median home price in Honolulu surpassed $1 MILLION!!! And we have the most expensive groceries in the USA...eggs are as high as $12 for a dozen and gallon of milk can be $10!
I heard but have not confirmed that a rinse in vinegar water helps kill mold spores so I use that, dry well and put a paper towel at the bottom of whatever container I use.
I come from NYC and moved to a more suburban-ish area and I realized my motivation to walk has decreased severely! My area looks somewhat like yours I have zero sidewalks and honestly it makes me nervous to walk around anywhere since it's all road. Is this something you (or anyone really) do on the daily? Maybe it's just the city girl in me that automatically makes it that "no sidewalks=dangerous"
The study was only done on apples and only with two of the commonly used pesticides in high concentration to test if it's a viable preconsumer application... the study even says more tests need to be done
Let fruit dry completely b⁴ u enclose it & refrigerate. Also...not a bad idea to put a couple of napkins in there (change them once or twice daily to keep humidity at bay - main cause of rot)
washing berries makes them rot faster, unless you wash them in vinegar. i wash my berries in diluted vinegar and then dry them completely before storage, they last much longer
How long are these people keeping berries in their home?!? I scarf them down so quickly! Hehe. Additionally, I often blend my strawberries with a wee bit of water and put the slurry in cups...then I put them in the freezer, halting their decomposition. Then when it's hot, I pop it out of the cup and run it over a cheese grater and I get an all-natural shave ice or snow cone...and it gets hot everyday here in Hawaiʻi! Christmas Day was 80°F (26°C)!
I legit never do this, but then again pesticides are not a concern here. I forget they are widely used elsewhere 😅. I pick fruit from the trees or bush and pop them straight in my mouth! So good.
for real tho, we do this with fruits, salads.. its pretty common knowlege, i mean dont wash it until before you eat it but when you do keep it in baking soda water for 15 and then rinse
Actually according to many recent studies, backing soda doesn't make fruit 100% clean or disinfected. Only chemical solutions specialized in the disinfestation of food and baby bottles. Take care❤
You forgot to let them air dry on top of paper towels and then place in an air tight container. Place a dry paper towel in the bottom of glass dish and then on top before putting on the lid to soak up any excess moisture
Idk about anyone else but I’m allergic to pesticides bc they use corn products and I’m allergic to corn, and I have to wash everything with baking soda water so I don’t react, there’s research studies that it works and I can tell it works, so if you eat your berries fast and you don’t wanna eat pesticides, this is the way to go!
Tried and true: I keep strawberries in a large old pickle jar (washed & rinsed) and wash right before using only what i need. They last so much longer.
You should always wash produce with running water! If there's something infectious in just one item, you will infect all your produce if you wash them by soaking them as shown in the video.
The baking soda helping is actually a misinterpretation of the study. The study was only done on 1 type of pesticide and before the produce had gone through the normal washing and packaging process so a lot more pesticides were removed than you would remove. Don't worry about wasting your baking soda!
