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2023-05-18 16:21:47
Is it really necessary to wash fruits and vegetables with salt before eating ? If yes why ? ... ... ...
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Yes...you should wash properly before eating any fruits and vegetables...you can use salt water or vinegar for washing vegetables and fruits..there will be lots of chemicals,preservatives,fertilizers n all so we need to wash it properly before use

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Any vegetable or fruit which you are consuming along with peel is better washed with salt or vinegar water.

Answered2023-05-18 16:44:35

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It’s not necessary to wash vegetables with salt water but when we talk about fruits try to eat after peeling

Answered2023-05-18 16:26:55

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Hi, No it's not necessary to wash with salty water. Dip the fruits & veggies for 1-2 hours before using.

Answered2023-05-22 14:40:14

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Yes it is important to wash the fruits and vegetables.

Answered2023-05-21 12:04:35

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Hi, yes. It is important to wash fruits and veggies as they are exposed to alot pollutants before they reach you.

Answered2023-05-20 12:31:47

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Gud morning pls wash the fruits n vegs with either salt or vinegar water properly n rinse it twice to thrice before using for consumption.

Answered2023-05-19 03:58:00

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Yes you can add one teaspoon of vinegar also

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