Why it’s important to remove what’s lingering in your florets and how to do it quickly.
Like other vegetables, broccoli can harbor a host of contaminants.
“Notwashing your produceincreases the risk of one of these foodborne illnesses.”
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Here’s how to wash broccoli using three easy methods.
Chelsea Edwardsis a registered dietitian and the owner ofHuntsville Nutrition Collectivein Huntsville, Alabama.
It should only be washed prior to cooking and serving to help prolong its shelf life.
Washing helps remove bugs, dirt, pesticides, and other harmful contaminants from broccoli.
Or does your broccoli seem especially dirty?
Then rinse the broccoli well under running water.
How To Store Broccoli
Broccoli should only be washed before using.
Cut off any dried or cracked sections.
If the broccoli has wilted, it has lost moisture and should be thrown away.
Environmental Working Group.EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
FoodSafety.gov.Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables benefits your health.
But its important to prepare them safely.
Zander, A. and Bunning, M.Guide to Washing Fresh Produce.
Colorado State University Extension.
