Kitchen Hacks 101: 6 smart ways to remove pesticides from fruits

Fruits are known to be rich in nutrients and are said to make for a healthy and balanced diet. Fruits, from mangoes to bananas to berries, make for an important element of a daily diet, which gives energy and also helps meet the daily requirement of nutrients. But, in the commercial sense, we often fall prey to chemically treated fruits that end up doing more harm than benefit.Hence, it is important to be careful when handling fruits at home. Keeping that in mind, today we will tell you about six smart ways to remove pesticides and chemicals from fruits in your home. Scroll down to read the details.
Washing: This is one of the easiest and smartest ways to remove pesticides and chemicals from freshly bought fruits. All you need to do is soak the fruits in water. Let them rest for a while, then rub gently and wash under the running water.

Salt Water: To try this hack, all you need to do is add some white salt to the water, mix well, and then soak the fruits in that water. Let it rest for 30 minutes, then rub the fruits gently and wash them under running water.
Peeling: Peeling the outer crust is also considered to be a healthy means of removing pesticides. For this, after washing the fruits, you need to remove the peel and then consume them.

Blanching: This one is also considered to be an effective way of removing dust, dirt, and chemicals. To blanch fruits, you have to boil some water and soak the fruit in it for 1 minute, and then transfer the fruits to iced water. This helps remove the impurities.
Vinegar: This method calls for being a little extra careful, as the pungency of vinegar might disturb the taste of fruits like berries and grapes. All you need to do is add a little vinegar to the water and then transfer the fruits to it. Let them rest for a minute or so, then wash them under the running water and use a kitchen towel to pat dry the fruits.

Baking Soda: You can also use baking soda to clean the fruits at home. All you need to do is add soda to the water, then soak the fruits, let them rest for a while, and then wash the fruits under running water.

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