How to clean Yangmei best

Yangmei can be cleaned by soaking in diluted salt water, rinsing with running water, cleaning with baking soda, adsorbing flour, using fruit and vegetable cleaning agents, etc., which can effectively remove surface impurities and pesticide residues.

1. Soak Yangmei in diluted salt water

Soak Yangmei in diluted salt water with a concentration of 3% for 10 minutes. The salt can help dissolve the insect eggs and some pesticides on the surface of the fruit skin, while promoting the floating of impurities in the gaps. After soaking, rinse repeatedly with running water to avoid salt residue affecting the taste. This method has a good cleaning effect on the fuzz of Yangmei skin.

2. Rinse with running water

Rinse the surface of Yangmei with running water continuously for more than 30 seconds, using the impact force of the water flow to remove attachments. When rinsing, gently rub the concave part of the fruit stem with your fingers, as it is prone to hiding dust and insect eggs. It is recommended to use a sieve container to assist in washing and avoid damaging the waxberries due to collision. This method is suitable for quick cleaning when time is tight.

3. Baking soda cleaning

Add 5 grams of baking soda per liter of water, soak the waxberries for 8 minutes, and gently stir. Baking soda's weak corrosiveness can decompose fat soluble pesticides and has a cleaning effect on fruit wax and preservatives. After processing, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse with running water to avoid residual alkaline substances. This method is more suitable for Yangmei varieties with smooth skin.

4. Flour Adsorption

Mix Yangmei with two spoons of dry flour and knead for 1 minute. The flour particles can adsorb the dirt in the grooves of the fruit skin. Afterwards, rinse with clean water until there is no white powdery residue, and this method has a significant cleaning effect on Yangmei hair. Pay attention to the gentle rubbing force to prevent damage to the fruit pulp and loss of juice.

5. Fruit and vegetable cleaner

Select a specialized fruit and vegetable cleaner with alkyl glycosides as the ingredient, dilute according to the instructions, and soak for 5 minutes. Cleaning agents can decompose organic phosphorus pesticides, so they need to be rinsed twice more than conventional methods. This method has high cleaning efficiency but high cost, making it suitable for large-scale processing.

After cleaning, it is recommended to use kitchen paper to absorb moisture from the waxberries and store them in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. Yangmei with damaged skin should be consumed first to avoid microbial growth. People with allergies can peel their skin before consumption, and it is recommended for children and the elderly to choose a soft bristled brush to assist in cleaning the fruit stems. If Yangmei is found to have a wine smell or sticky texture, it indicates that it has spoiled and should be discarded. Choosing waxberries with uniform color and fresh green stems during daily purchases can reduce the difficulty of deep cleaning.