should I wash the fruit or vegies before putting them in?
331601
I do, but only because it seems easier to do it then, than when I'm cooking.
331602
I do since I get my vegetables from CSA and sometimes they have mud on them
331603
I do. And it drains any remaining water in the tray. Keeps them fresh. Make sure you follow instructions given on the container for particular vegetable or fruit.
1958407
I just hand wash mine. I love it...there is plenty room. Sometimes the lettuce and tomatoes get a little too cold but it's still good. I just don't leave the part you freeze in the freezer too long. Works great
309079
In the top rack...it should be fine. I had no problems washing mine there. I really love my Spirooli. I just have to remember to reduce the size of my vegetables being Spiroolied!
595628
I wash them in the dishwasher but it doesn't always work for the inside so you'll want to use the included brush before putting them in the dishwasher.
1324547
To build on the prior answer, after first use I would recommend washing only with hot water and a soft kitchen brush to remove any bits of food. Use no soap as it will leave a taste.
113767
Yes, it should work to kill bacteria and microbes on the fruits and vegetables. After adding the activated parts A and B together into the amount of water you want to purify, put the fruits and vegetables into the water and wait the recommended amount of time for the solution to purify the water. I would recommend that you prewash the F & V prior to adding to the treated solution, so you do not have any particulate in your treated water. Reserve the treated water for drinking.
1457660
you might also try to first wash your strawberries or any berries in a solution of 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water. Place berries in solution and swirl around. Place in colander to drain, rinsing is optional. The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit. Place in container and store in fridge.
102747
Yes, but I find that this is unnecessary. Cook your fruit first for best results. I've done tomatoes and apples.
662444
whatever is clean. I have two and I put them in a clean and beautiful fruit plate.
1741105
Yes. Just rinse off the fruits or vegetables before eating if it was recently sprayed and no rain or watering has occurred.
708468
There are 2 inserts for large & small fruits & veggies, I believe you won't have any problems!!!
690233
Let me repeat what I said in another answer. You need to cut fruit before plancing it in the vitamix in order to inspect for a rotten core or worms that you can not see from its surface. Don't you want to inspect something before eating it.
1457659
well it is big enough for a small bag of lettuce and I have put strawberries in mine and it did alot better than when you keep them in the plastic container they come in from the grocery. I also wash my strawberries and just put them and always follow the directions on the outside of the container it tells you where to put dial at and if you should add water or not to the container. It does work really good, I also put berries in it and they last alot longer as well.
547295
I can't answer from personal experience as I have only had the Silpats for a few weeks. You can wash them with soap and water of course. My cooking school has used them for years. That is why I bought them. I have used mine for sweet and savory foods.
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I seriously doubt it. You have to poke the fruit to hold it in place on one end and I would think that would make a mess you would not want to clean up.
1233315
Yes. Wash the herbs as you would any garden fair. I soak herbs, fruit and vegetables in a lukewarm solution of 1 part white vinegar to 20 parts water for 5-10 minutes then rinse. the vinegar kills bacteria and fungi while removing surface contaminants.
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The best way to store all vegetables is to blanch them first, then cool, dry completely, vacuum pack and freeze. We recommend pre-freezing moist foods or placing a folded paper towel between the food and end of the bag to absorb excess liquids. If you continue to have problems, please contact FoodSaver customer service directly for assistance.