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How do you get the dull coating off of fresh blueberries?

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They are normal yeast blooms, and aren't easily removed. Soaking in soap and scrubbing gently should work if you really want to get rid of it, though it's not harmful.

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Do you have to wash the blueberries in vinegar? It seems a bit overkill.

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No, it isn't essential but if your blueberries are not organic, it is better to be safe than sorry. You don't want to eat pesticides.

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Could I wash the whole box at one time, or should I wash as needed?

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You can wash a whole box as long as there is an opening for the water to flow through. Otherwise, just put them into a bowl and rinse and drain a few times.

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I've rinsed one minute in colander, but there's still just as much grit. Any ideas?

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Put the blueberries into a large bowl of water, swish them around, then scoop out with a slotted spoon.

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If the blueberry has a white color, then what does that mean?

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A white color means the blueberry is underripe (if it's white and smooth) or moldy (if it's white and fuzzy). Either way, it should not be eaten. If they're underripe and still on the blueberry bush, leave them there until they ripen.

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Could you be allergic to pesticides sprayed on blueberries?

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It is possible, but you would need to test your hypothesis by eating blueberries from an organic source, just to be certain it's not the blueberries themselves causing a reaction. If you have any concerns, stick to organically grown blueberries.

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How can I clean blueberries if I don't have a strainer?

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If you don't have a strainer, you can wash blueberries by filling a pan with water, swishing the berries in it, and repeating until there is no debris in the water or on the berries.

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Is putting blueberries in vinegar good for the berries or not?

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Soaking blueberries in vinegar will make them more acidic and create blueberry-infused vinegar.

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