“Don’t wash eggs, but wash avocados”... Both are shell foods, so why is there a difference?

It's common sense to thoroughly wash fresh food before cooking. However, washing some ingredients with water can be dangerous. Based on data from the American health and medical media outlet WebMD, we've compiled a list of foods that should not be washed and those that require thorough washing.

 

 

What foods should not be washed?

egg Just before a hen lays an egg, a thin film covers the shell. This film protects the tiny pores of the shell from bacteria. Commercial egg producers use washing methods that maintain this thin film.

However, washing eggs at home doesn't remove bacteria; rather, it can allow bacteria to seep into the eggs. It's best to store eggs in the refrigerator and cook them thoroughly before eating.

mushroom Mushrooms are like tiny sponges that absorb water. Store-bought mushrooms are best gently wiped with a damp cloth rather than washed with water.

If you've collected mushrooms in the wild, soak them in lukewarm salted water for 30 minutes. Then rinse them in clean water until all the dirt is removed.

 

chicken Should I wash raw chicken before cooking? Experts say it's safer to kill bacteria by cooking chicken.

A recent study of people who washed poultry before cooking found that 60% left bacteria in the sink, and 26% transferred bacteria to salad lettuce.

 

red meat =Not all bacteria can be washed away from meats like beef and pork, as some are deeply embedded in the fibers.

Bacteria shed from meat can cross-contaminate the sink and everything in it. The safest way to kill bacteria is to cook the meat until its internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).

 

pasta Some people rinse pasta with water after boiling, like they would noodles, but this isn't necessary. This removes all the starch, making it difficult to coat the noodles in sauce.

 

fish Fish falls into the same category as poultry and red meat. Washing fish can spread bacteria around the sink, so be careful and cook it thoroughly. Exceptions include fresh clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which need to be thoroughly rinsed to remove sand and dirt.

 

 

What foods should be washed before eating?

 

avocado =Why do I need to wash the peel if I don't eat it? Because when you cut an avocado, bacteria and dirt from the peel can be transferred.

 

Melons Because melons grow in the ground, they are contaminated with pests and microorganisms from dirt and fertilizer. Cantaloupe melons, in particular, have a mesh-like rind that traps bacteria. To prevent bacteria from spreading from the rind to the flesh, all melons should be thoroughly washed just before cutting.

canned beans =It's safe even if you don't wash them. However, rinsing canned beans with water reduces the sodium content by almost half on average. A can of kidney beans contains about 327 mg of sodium. Rinsing and draining reduces that to 164 kg.

 

What is the best way to wash it?

First, wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap. Then, rinse the produce with clean, cold water and dry it with a paper towel.

 

When washing food, it's best to use distilled water or clean tap water. Soaking fruits and vegetables in water for one to two minutes is also a good idea.

 

Wash fresh produce with thick skins, such as apples and melons, using a vegetable brush. Soak cauliflower, broccoli, and lettuce in cold water for two minutes before rinsing. For soft berries like blueberries, place them in a sieve and sprinkle with distilled water just before use.

 

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When you wash eggs at home, the shells

Even the thin film is removed

Rather, it can bring bacteria inside.

 

I washed it once before,

It's not that the nutrients are gone,

Bacteria are penetrating.