How to identify cherries soaked in medicine

Cherries are not only high in nutritional value, but also taste and taste very good. However, some unscrupulous merchants soak cherries in medicine in order to store them for a long time. If you eat cherries soaked in medicine, it will be very harmful to your health. In life, most people don’t know which cherries are soaked in medicine when buying cherries. So how to identify cherries soaked in medicine?

How to identify cherries soaked in medicine

1. Look at the color

If the cherry is dark red or dark red in color, it is usually sweeter. The dark red ones are the sweetest, while the bright red ones are slightly sour.

2. Look at the size and shape. Although the cherries on the market are big and small due to the variety, the larger ones have more flesh. If the whole cherry is in a D-shaped flat round shape, the more concave the stalk is, the sweeter the cherry will be.

3. When choosing cherries by looking at the skin, it is best to choose cherries with a slightly harder skin, because fruit flies cannot drill into such cherries and will not leave eggs. In addition, cherries with shiny skin are the healthiest, freshest and most delicious.

Why do fruits have medicinal taste?

If fruit smells like pesticides, there may be two reasons. One situation is that the fruit is sprayed with pesticides during the growth process. As long as it is carefully washed before eating, there will be very little pesticide residue left. Another situation is that after the fruit is picked, some special drugs are used to preserve it in order to extend its shelf life. Testing is needed to determine what the situation is. Therefore, it is recommended that you wash or peel fruits before eating them to avoid pesticide residues.

How to clean cherries

1. Bubble more cherries. Add some edible alkali to the water used to soak the cherries and stir it evenly. Alkali can neutralize the strong acidity of pesticides, so it is very effective in removing residual pesticides. The amount of alkali added should be based on the number of cherries washed. Be careful not to add too much.

2. Soak for about 10 minutes, then gently rub the cherries to wash away most of the dirt. Wash the dirty areas carefully. After rubbing once, change the water twice and rinse. If you have time, it is best to wash it again with cold boiled water, which is much more hygienic than washing with raw water.

3. After washing the cherries, you can place them on a napkin to absorb residual moisture. After drying, put them in a fresh-keeping box or plastic bag and put them in the refrigerator. Cherries are difficult to preserve in hot weather, so they should be eaten as soon as possible after washing.