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Before you cook that cabbage, studies suggest you wash it before beginning to cook it. Read the following for tips on how to clean cabbage.
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Clean with water. Taking your cabbage, place it underneath the running water. [1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Using your hands or a vegetable scrubber, gently start scrubbing the cabbage. Make sure to leave no space uncleaned. Also make sure not to miss cleaning the inside as well. Sometimes dirt can be hidden deep within so make sure to be thorough. When finished cleaning, pat down dry with a paper towel. [2] X Trustworthy Source US Food and Drug Administration U.S. government agency responsible for promoting public health Go to source
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Don't use cleaning detergents with added scents. For general use in the kitchen, avoid using cleaning detergents with added scents. They can leave an unwanted taste on the food or contaminant the food. Also a tip to bear in mind is not to use scented detergents with cooking utensils as well. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Douse the cabbage in vinegar water, if desired. An old trick to use is to leave the cabbage lightly doused in vinegar water for a couple of minutes before proceeding to wash the cabbage with water. Usually between two or four minutes. Vinegar kills some types of bacteria and helps killing mold and mildew that could have grown on the cabbage. [4] X Research source
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QuestionI picked a head of cabbage from my garden, doused it with vinegar, and while I was rinsing it off, it split in half. Why would this happen?CaeiiaTop AnswererYou might have handled it roughly. If there are rotting/black parts, that's a reason, too.
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QuestionDo I leave the large outside leaves on the cabbage to cook?CaeiiaTop AnswererIf they aren't too dirty, browned, ripped up, or spotted, yes.
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QuestionDo I separate each cabbage leaf?CaeiiaTop AnswererYou don't have to. Just chop it up to use!
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- Use clean surfaces and clean utensils when prepping or cooking. [5] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to sourceThanks
- Use hot water when washing the vegetable to kill bacteria and get dirt off easily.Thanks
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- Avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards for vegetables and raw meat.
- Always wash your hands before handling cabbage or any other food.
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Warnings
- Please be cautious of hot water, which may burn you.Thanks
- Avoid eye contact with vinegar.Thanks
- Use good cleaning practices in all your cooking. [6] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to sourceThanks
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Things You'll Need
- Running water
- Vinegar
- Hands or a vegetable scrubber
- Cabbage
References
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/leafy-greens.html
- ↑ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables
- ↑ https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Cooking-And-Food/Vegetables-and-Fruit/Everyday-tips-for-washing-vegetables-and-fruit.aspx
- ↑ https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/emergency-resources/how-to-use-series/how-to-use-cabbage/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
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