Since they have such a thick peel, its safe to skip it, right?
Not so fast…
Produce washing is a topic our Test Kitchen gets countless questions about.
), and its wise to wash items that youll slice through the exterior to reach the flesh.
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If there might be one produce aisle pick thatcouldbe safe to skip washing, bananas would be it.
Should You Wash Bananas?
The should you wash bananas?
debate has been turning heads on social media this summer, however, its certainly not a new dilemma.
In fact,Dear Abbyeven tackled the topic in 1994.
Fruit flies commonly lay eggs on bananas, he explains.
To keep fruit flies out of your kitchen, you should attempt to eliminate the factors that attract them.
TheUSDAsuggests skipping detergent, soap, and commercial produce washes, and opting for water instead.
If your home is prone to fruit flies, Dr. Kiefer suggests storing bananas in your fridge.
Once your bananas are ripe, theyre ready for snacking, or use the fruit in your favoritebanana recipes.
