Simple way to remove bacteria in raw food

Vinegar, lemon, salt water or turmeric can be used to effectively remove bacteria and pesticides in raw food before processing.

Washing food before cooking can help eliminate germs. However, many foods that only wash with water will not remove bacteria and pesticides.

According to Priya Kathpal, a nutritionist in India, some natural ingredients can help kill bacteria in raw food before processing.

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Turmeric has the effect of killing bacteria very effectively.(Photo: emdep).

Turmeric is one of the effective disinfectants. Sprinkling some turmeric in raw meat or fish can help kill bacteria. That is why many chefs often marinate chicken with turmeric powder before cooking.

Vinegar

According to The Health Site, vinegar has the ability to remove bacteria, bacteria and parasites on fruits and vegetables. How to do it: pour one cup of vinegar into a bowl of water, soak the food in it for about 20 minutes before using.

Lemonade

Lemon is an antibacterial agent that can kill bacteria in food. Just take half a lemon, squeeze it into a glass of water, then soak the fruits and vegetables for 5 minutes.

Salt

Salt water can remove pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables. Therefore, when washing these foods, you should add a little salt to the water basin for the best results.