How to remove the mucus on the hands of jackfruit

Jackfruit mucus can be removed by rubbing with edible oil and then washing, or with flour, salt and other auxiliary cleaning. Jackfruit mucus contains fat soluble components, physical friction and dissolution are the main treatment principles.

Edible oil can effectively dissolve lipid substances in mucus. Apply a small amount of soybean oil or peanut oil to the mucus, gently rub for 1-2 minutes to emulsify the mucus, and then rinse with hand sanitizer. This method has minimal skin irritation and is suitable for use when there is a large amount of mucus. It should be noted that the rubbing force should not be too strong to avoid damaging the stratum corneum. If the mucus has dried up, soak it in warm water to soften it before processing. Flour or starch can remove mucus through adsorption. Sprinkle dry wheat flour on your hands and rub it. The physical action of the particles can peel off the mucus, and then rinse it off with running water. This method is suitable for people who are sensitive to oil, but may need to be repeated. Salt granules also have a similar effect, but may cause irritation to damaged skin. If the area of mucus contamination is large, a blunt blade can be used to gently scrape off the surface solidified material before treatment.

Wearing disposable gloves before contacting jackfruit is the most effective preventive measure. If mucus enters the eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of water. If skin redness, swelling, and itching occur, stop using the current cleaning method. After daily handling of fruit mucus, it is recommended to apply hand cream to avoid repeated cleaning that may damage the skin barrier. For stubborn residues, they can be washed multiple times with warm water and neutral detergent, without the need for strong cleaning agents.