KOMPAS.com – Remaining chemical residues in Shine Muscat grapes imported from China have been widely discussed on social media.
Malaysia and Thailand were the two countries that found pesticide residues exceeding the maximum limit on Shine Muscat grapes.
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In fact, grapes are among the fruits most likely to be contaminated with pesticides, belonging to the Dirty Dozen, as reported Taste of HomeTuesday (29/10/2024).
That is why grapes must be washed before consumption to avoid pesticide residue that may remain on the fruit. Check out the correct way to wash grapes below.
1. Wash grapes after purchasing
Illustration of washing grapes.Don’t wait too long, wash the grapes immediately after buying them from the supermarket.
Try to buy enough wine. Because storing grapes after washing is also not the right choice.
Grapes that have been washed contain a higher water content so they rot easily.
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2. Soak the grapes
Illustration of washing grapes.Quoted from Real Simplegrapes can be soaked for 5-10 minutes to remove any remaining pesticide residue.
Once the grapes have soaked, swirl them around in a bowl and gently scrub and rinse. Grapes should not be soaked overnight and should only be washed before eating.
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3. Wash the grapes with salt and baking soda
Illustration of Shine Muscat grapes. Food inspection agencies in Thailand found samples of imported Shine Muscat grapes containing dangerous residues exceeding safe limits. Prepare the grapes to be washed. Place in a bowl and rinse with cold water, then drain.
Then, place the grapes in a bowl and sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of baking soda.
Use your fingers to gently rub the grapes for about a minute. Then, place the grapes in a colander and rinse with cold water. Dry.
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4. Use vinegar and baking soda to wash the grapes
illustration of baking soda or baking sodaMix two tablespoons of baking soda and two tablespoons of vinegar. Use a 1:1 ratio for different quantities.
Fill a bowl with water and submerge the grapes. Add the mixture and rub the grapes with your fingers while soaking.
Leave the grapes in the solution for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the bowl, place in a colander, then rinse with cold water and drain.
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