Cold Water vs Warm Water for Produce Cleaning
Just rinsing with cold water helps prevent recontamination and slows microbial growth, but warm water’s tradeoffs may surprise you—keep reading.
Just rinsing with cold water helps prevent recontamination and slows microbial growth, but warm water’s tradeoffs may surprise you—keep reading.
Best water temperature for washing produce depends on the item—cool for berries and leafy greens, lukewarm for apples and pears—to help prevent quality loss.