Soak vegetables in Baking soda water
Soaking vegetables in Baking soda water helps to remove any residual chemicals in the vegetables such as pesticides, growth hormones, and other types of drugs, giving you peace of mind when using them.
How to do it: First, you need to mix 4 tablespoons of Baking soda with 1.5 liters of water. For fruits that will be eaten directly without being cooked, you should soak them for 10 – 15 minutes, while for vegetables, you should soak them for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse them with clean water before using to ensure safety.
Soak vegetables in turmeric water
Everyone knows that turmeric is good for health, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties when consumed. But few people know that turmeric is a root with strong disinfectant properties, so soaking vegetables and fruits in turmeric water for 10-15 minutes and then rinsing them with clean water can quickly remove any residual pesticides on them and protect the health of your family.
Soak vegetables in vinegar water
Vinegar has always been a common kitchen spice that helps women cook and do household chores better. But you can also use vinegar to soak vegetables and remove chemicals. Because vinegar contains acetic acid, it can partially remove residual pesticides in fruits and vegetables. You just need to soak fruits and vegetables in water mixed with vinegar at a ratio of 1 vinegar to 9 water. Soak them for 10 minutes and then rinse with clean water.
Soak vegetables in saltwater
Salt is a familiar spice in the kitchen that enhances the flavor of your dishes. You can also use salt to soak fruits and vegetables in diluted saltwater for 10 minutes and then rinse with clean water. Besides removing pesticides soaked in saltwater, insects and bugs are also repelled by the taste, making it easier for you to remove them.
Soak vegetables in rice water
Rice water contains many beneficial minerals that can easily remove residual pesticides.
How to do it: you just need to use rice water from the first time you wash rice by adding clean water and soaking fruits and vegetables for 10 minutes and then rinse them thoroughly. Rice water helps make your vegetables cleaner and safer.