Red apples, especially dried red apples, are a familiar food in the daily life of many Vietnamese families. Not only are they used in dishes, beauty teas, herbal teas, but they are also present in many oriental medicine prescriptions with the effect of enriching blood and enhancing resistance. However, a problem that few people pay attention to is that dried red apples can contain a lot of dirt, bacteria and chemical preservatives if not cleaned properly. Washing red apples with normal water cannot ensure the complete removal of these harmful agents.

Are dried red apples dirty?

During the process of growing, harvesting and preserving, dried red apples are very susceptible to dirt from the outside environment, not to mention the use of pesticides or preservatives to extend the shelf life. After drying, dried red apples will have a wrinkled surface, many grooves, creating favorable conditions for bacteria, mold or dirt to stick. These are factors that are difficult to see with the naked eye, and if you just rinse with water, it is difficult to completely remove them.

The habit of washing red apples under the tap for a few seconds and then soaking them in water or eating them directly is not safe and hygienic. Many cases of users having stomach aches, bloating or mild diarrhea after eating dried red apples for unknown reasons, but in fact it may stem from improper cleaning.

You do not need to use specialized cleaning solutions to clean red apples. With just available ingredients in the kitchen such as salt and flour, you can clean red apples safely and effectively.

First, put the amount of red apples that need to be cleaned in a large bowl. Next, add about a teaspoon of salt. Salt will help to lightly disinfect and loosen dirt on the surface of the apple peel. Then, add a teaspoon of flour to the bowl. Flour has strong absorption properties, helping to absorb and pull out dirt in the wrinkles on the apple. Pour clean water into the bowl and gently stir for about 5 to 10 minutes. Finally, remove the red apples and rinse them again under the tap to clean them thoroughly.

This method not only cleans dirt but also has the ability to remove some bacteria and preservatives, helping you feel more secure when using red apples in your daily diet.

Notes when using dried red apples

In addition to washing apples properly, you should also pay attention to a few things below to optimize the nutritional benefits of this fruit. Red apples are rich in vitamins, minerals, especially iron, which is good for the blood. However, eating too many red apples at once or continuously for many days can cause bloating and indigestion. For people with sensitive digestive systems, they should be used in moderation, combined with other herbs such as wolfberry and longan for better results.

In addition, if you use red apples to make tea or boil water, you need to pay attention to the water temperature. Many people have the habit of soaking red apples in boiling water, but in fact, water that is too hot (over 80 degrees Celsius) can destroy many vitamins and valuable nutrients in the apple. Therefore, you should only use moderately hot water to preserve the best flavor and health benefits.