Are you wondering how to wash fruits & vegetables during coronavirus pandemic? Here are a few food safety guidelines issued by FSSAI to follow for safe food consumption.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued few guidelines to be followed for cleaning fruits and vegetables during the coronavirus pandemic. //
From time immemorial, washing fruits and vegetables has been an essential part of cooking. Fruits and vegetables are washed before eating or cooking to get rid of the soil, microbes and pesticides. Since the pandemic, washing has become all the more important. - Fruits and vegetables need to be washed after you buy them
- Fruits and vegetables should be put in water for a few minutes with a 50 ppm drop of chlorine to make them germ-free
- Follow these simple tips given by FSSAI to wash fruits and vegetables in the right way
Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Weight Loss
For healthy weight loss, focus on consuming low-calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables because food items that are low in energy density help you lose weight faster.
For healthy weight loss, focus on consuming low-calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables because food items that are low in energy density help you lose weight faster.
‘With the emergence of a global pandemic, people became more aware and specific about the food they consume. It is essential to ensure the food you consume is clean and healthy.’
Market places are generally damp and bacteria tend to breed in moist areas. Also, the market places are usually heavily crowded and therefore, it is essential to follow safety protocol. Things to Keep in Mind while Washing Fruits and Vegetables
Here are a few tips to follow while washing fruits and vegetables:
- Fruits and vegetables need to be kept in an isolated place after you bring them home
- Do not store in a refrigerator immediately, as they can contaminate other items
- Wash all your fruits and vegetables properly with water
- You can also put them in water for a few minutes with a 50 ppm drop of chlorine
- To clean fruits and vegetables, use potable water
- Do not clean fruits and vegetables with wipes, disinfectants or soaps
- After cleaning, store them in the right place and do not leave them lying around
Is it Skin Deep: Why You Should Not Peel Your Fruits and Vegetables
Trying to eat healthy, we unwittingly discard most of the nutrients by peeling fruits and veggies. Peels are actually richer in antioxidants and vitamin C as compared to the fruit pulp.
Trying to eat healthy, we unwittingly discard most of the nutrients by peeling fruits and veggies. Peels are actually richer in antioxidants and vitamin C as compared to the fruit pulp.
- Keep your shoes outside the house, as soon as you return from the market place to keep the germs from entering your house
- After you enter your house, do not touch anything in the house
- Washing your hands should be your priority. Wash for at least 20 seconds after
- Keep a separate storage bin for clothes that have been outside the house
- Change into clean clothes and wash the used clothes in the bin
- Disinfect the food packages you bought from the market. Clean them with soap or alcohol-based solution and water
- After cleaning the food packages and items, disinfect the sink and the floor and area near it
Washing has become part of our everyday lives. Fruits and vegetables need to be washed thoroughly after they have been bought from the supermarket. Apart from personal and social hygiene, extra attention needs to be given for food safety measures. The guidelines given by FSSAI are easy to follow and will go a long way in keeping you safe.
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