Many believe that using soap while washing vegetables is a must for getting rid of germs. However, this is not true. The FDA recommends against using soap on food items as it can leave harmful ...

Washing vegetables in cool, running water is the safest and most effective method for removing dirt and bacteria, according to food safety experts. Hot water can damage produce, alter flavour, and ...

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A man in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district was allegedly forced to wash the feet of a Brahmin man and drink the water as an apology for posting an “offensive” artificial intelligence-generated image of ...

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Whether you want to reduce food waste, enjoy seasonal produce all year round, or simply add a zingy crunch to your meals, pickling is a skill worth mastering. Pickling is one of the oldest and most ...

An E. coli outbreak among more than a dozen brands of carrots in the United States may prompt concerned customers to rinse their vegetables in hopes of avoiding illness. But health experts warn that ...