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A clear glass bowl filled with red and green grapes sits on a sunlit kitchen counter. A box of baking soda is placed beside the bowl. The background features a tiled wall and a window showing trees outside.
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How to Clean Grapes

Cleaning grapes before eating is crucial for health and safety. Grapes often carry residues of pesticides, dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants from their journey from the vineyard to your table. Washing them thoroughly helps remove these harmful substances, reducing the risk of ingesting chemicals or pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses. Follow my simples steps for how to clean grapes!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions 

  • Take grapes off the stem.
  • Put into a shallow bowl.
  • OPTIONAL: You can pre-rinse before if you want. A
  • dd 1-2 teaspoons salt and baking soda.
  • Grab a bowl or plate and shake them for 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Rinse very well under cold water. OPTIONAL:
  • You can use your hand to agitate them make sure all the salt is off.
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