Washing watermelons

[GotGarlic]

What I'm wondering is if hot water on fruits and vegetables do the same thing - open the membranes and bring in what's on the surface. That could be a little off putting when it comes to apples and peaches and other fruits.

Anybody know?

The skins of fruits and vegetables are not porous; they need to hold in water to prevent the seeds from drying out. You can wash them under cool running water. Don't use soap and commercial vegetable washes are a useless gimmick.

 

[Kayelle]

On the other side of the coin, there are those who really get anal about washing food. I'm reminded of someone I knew who washed a whole chicken with water and dish soap.

 

[skilletlicker]

I washed last weeks watermelon.

Figure it couldn't do no harm;
Ate my peck years ago.
Worry about the youngsters though.

 

[rodentraiser]

The skins of fruits and vegetables are not porous; they need to hold in water to prevent the seeds from drying out. You can wash them under cool running water. Don't use soap and commercial vegetable washes are a useless gimmick.

Got it. Thank you!

 

[GotGarlic]

Got it. Thank you!

You're welcome. I hope you're feeling better.

 

[rodentraiser]

You're welcome. I hope you're feeling better.

Much better, thank you!