3 essential principles for washing fruits and vegetables correctly to preserve their nutrients.

January 03, 2024 0 Comments

A good, balanced diet for your family isn't just about what foods you choose and how much you eat, but also about how you clean and prepare them to maximize nutrient absorption.

Although washing vegetables is a daily household chore, many people still make mistakes that prevent them from being fresh, clean, and losing essential nutrients. Let's explore three important principles for washing vegetables below with Enzyco to ensure healthier meals for your family!

1. Do not soak vegetables in water for too long.

Many people have a habit of soaking vegetables in a basin after buying them at the market every morning until the evening, then washing and preparing them. This method is not only ineffective in removing chemically contaminated vegetables but also causes a significant loss of nutrients.

Because leafy green vegetables contain a lot of water, soaking them in water for too long will allow external water to penetrate the vegetables, reaching a state of equilibrium through osmosis.

Excessive water osmosis can cause cell walls to break down, allowing the cytoplasmic solution to dissolve in the surrounding water. Consequently, nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants are also dissolved in the water.

2. Do not chop vegetables before washing them.

Nutrition experts recommend washing vegetables before cutting or chopping them. Doing the opposite will result in a loss of 14-23% of their nutritional value, especially Vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals, and water-soluble proteins.

Additionally, chopping vegetables into small pieces can inadvertently allow dirt from the outer skin to easily penetrate inside.

3. It is recommended to use vegetable soaking solution and rinse vegetables under clean running water.

Homegrown vegetables can harbor many parasites, bacteria, worm eggs, and tapeworm larvae that are invisible to the naked eye. Additionally, vegetables purchased from markets may be contaminated with pesticides and preservatives.

The best way to prepare fruits and vegetables is to soak them in a specialized vegetable wash instead of using salt, as salt doesn't remove chemicals or parasite eggs. Afterward, rinse each leaf and root vegetable directly under running water to maximize the removal of bacteria and harmful chemicals.

You should look for natural, health- and environmentally safe soaking and washing products. Enzyco's vegetable and fruit soaking solution would be a great suggestion for you.

4. Enzyco Vegetable and Fruit Washing Solution

With its 100% concentrated enzyme formula derived from pineapple, this product helps to:

• Remove pesticide residues and bacteria from fruits and vegetables.
• Removes the fishy smell from raw foods such as fish, shrimp, chicken, etc.

The cleaning mechanism works by using enzymes from pineapple to penetrate bacterial cells and break them down, killing or inhibiting bacterial activity. At the same time, the enzymes break down dirt and harmful chemicals into harmless or easily washable substances.

Enzyco is always committed to:

• Contains NO harmful chemicals
• NO artificial flavors, colors, or fragrances.
• NO industrial detergents
• Safe for use on vegetables and other food items.

The usage is simple: just dilute 60ml of the product with 2 liters of clean water. Then, soak the vegetables, fruits, and other food items that need cleaning in the solution for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly under running water.

Additionally, the water used for soaking and rinsing can be diluted and used to water plants, helping them grow.

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Washing fruits and vegetables properly not only helps you and your loved ones minimize the consumption of dirt and germs harmful to health, but also helps you absorb the maximum amount of essential nutrients they contain.

With its outstanding features, Enzyco fruit and vegetable wash deserves to be a must-have product in every Vietnamese household, helping you confidently care for your family's health. Contact Enzyco today for more product information!

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