The first is disinfection. Strawberries grow on the ground, animals often pass by, and there are more bacteria. The second is to force out the bugs hidden in the black spots, and it can also neutralize some strawberries. Some of the enzymes in the strawberry make the strawberries sweeter

The reason why strawberries are difficult to clean is mainly because they have rough appearance and thin skin that will break when washed. To wash strawberries, it is best to rinse them continuously with tap water. The flowing water can prevent pesticides from penetrating into the fruits. Don’t eat washed strawberries right away. It’s best to soak them in light salt water or rice water for 5 minutes. Light salt water can kill harmful microorganisms remaining on the surface of strawberries; rice water is alkaline and can promote the degradation of acidic pesticides. When washing strawberries, be careful not to remove the strawberry stems. If the stem-removed strawberries are soaked in water, residual pesticides will enter the fruit with the water, causing more serious pollution. In addition, do not soak strawberries in detergent. These substances are difficult to clean and can easily remain in the fruit, causing secondary pollution