It is very important to wash blackberries thoroughly before eating them, otherwise it may cause harm instead of benefits.

Lifestyle Desk: Jamun, available during summer and rainy season, is considered a very beneficial fruit for both taste and health. People like its sweet and sour taste very much. Vitamin C, iron, fiber, potassium and many types of antioxidants are found in berries, which help in protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals. This is the reason why it is also considered beneficial for diabetes, digestion and immunity.

However, as beneficial as jamun is, it is equally important to clean it and eat it properly. Jamuns sold on the roadside or kept in the open may have dust, pesticide residues, bacteria and other harmful substances stuck to them. If these are eaten without washing, the risk of stomach problems, food poisoning and infection may increase. In such a situation, let us know what is the right way to clean blackberries.

Why is it important to wash berries thoroughly?

The peel of blackberries is thin and soft, so dirt easily sticks to its surface. Traces of chemicals used in fields can also remain on the fruit. Apart from this, due to coming in contact with many people while reaching the market, bacteria and germs can also accumulate in them. Therefore, just washing lightly with water is not considered sufficient.

Right way to clean blackberries

Sort the berries first

Before washing, separate the bad, mutilated or rotten berries. This maintains the quality of the remaining fruits and reduces the risk of infection.

soak in clean water

Fill a large vessel with cold and clean water. Add blackberries in it and keep it soaked for 5 to 10 minutes. Due to this, the dust and soil stuck on the surface becomes loose.

use salt or vinegar

You can add one spoon of salt or one or two spoons of white vinegar in water. Keeping the berries in this solution for a few minutes can help remove bacteria and pesticide residues.

rinse again with running water

After soaking, take out the berries in a sieve and wash them thoroughly under running clean water. This removes salt, vinegar and remaining dirt completely.

consume dry

Spread the washed berries on a clean cloth or tissue paper and let them dry for a few minutes. Only after this eat them or store them in the refrigerator.

Take these precautions while eating jamun

1-Always eat berries after washing them.
2- Eating too many blackberries may cause stomach gas or acidity problems for some people.
3-Avoid eating large quantities of blackberries on an empty stomach.
4- Do not forget to clean berries thoroughly before giving them to children.
5-Do not consume cut or spoiled berries.

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