How to Wash Tomatoes
by
BrownThumbMama
(IC: blogger)
What do you do when you are given a large amount of tomatoes?
I usually grow my own tomatoes and just give them a quick rinse before using. However, these were coated with food wax and had been handled by many little kids–so I wanted to wash them thoroughly.
I usually grow my own tomatoes and just give them a quick rinse before using. However, these were coated with food wax and had been handled by many little kids–so I wanted to wash them thoroughly.
Should I buy a vegetable wash spray? Soak them in a sink full of vinegar and water? Scrub with a soft brush? I even saw an article that recommended washing produce in a sink full of water and bleach. Ummm…no way in heck.
The end of the tomato that is attached to the plant is the stem. When you pull the tomato off the plant, the little brown divot is called the stem scar. The other end is called the blossom end. Ever heard a gardener talking about blossom end rot? It happens to the best of us.
Why does the anatomy lesson matter? Because the stem scar is a weak point in the tomato’s skin. If you soak your tomatoes in a sink full of produce wash or vinegar water, any crud that washes off the tomato skin could potentially contaminate the tomato flesh through the stem scar.
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Published February 9th, 2016 11:10 AM
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