Stop Washing Your Grapes With Just Water (Do This Instead)

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How to Properly Clean Grapes Beyond a Simple Rinse

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When you simply rinse your grapes under cold tap water, you are not actually cleaning them at all. That hazy white coating that you see is not dust-it's a natural waxy covering called "bloom", which is produced by the fruit to protect against water loss and insects. It's that waxy, sticky skin, which can draw to it wild yeasts, bacteria, dust, and chemical pesticide residue, which will not wash off with plain water. You will need a way to effectively break down this barrier without damaging the fruit and make crisp, clean fruit.