Can these dry berries be eaten right out of the bag or must they be washed first?
504313
I use them directly out of the bag. I have never washed them and they are good.
504314
I ate them right out of the bag. They are dried. This was the cheapest I had found them and I am still kicking!
504315
H I would say if you know the supplier and if the product is certified then I would say its safe to eat them dry, If the above is not known then I would not purchase a dry product if I had to wash it.
2128764
Since they are in during your dryer cycle, they will be dry. I leave mine in the dryer 24-7. You just have to fish them out of your laundry after it is done drying... which can be quite the search.
761105
Ziplocs are nice option but its my understanding these are washable. I would soak them in a batch of warm water with a bit of liquid soap & cap of bleach then rinse thoroughly before reuse. I love these things.
1744991
If the bag is cut long enough to use it again, wash it out and it will be good. I cut them extra long off the roll so I can use them two or three times.
525664
YES, you do dry them out after each washing, after you have done 5-6 loads they will change to a lighter color then what they usually are, at that time throw them away (we bundle them in groups of 5-6 nuts in a mesh bag use them until the color gets lighter then just throw the whole bag in the trash and make another one.)one thing we found out, TREAT STAINS BEFORE YOU PUT THE ARTICLES IN THE WASH the nuts don't do that great on heavy stains. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU PS we still use them and like them.Dennis
629014
I do not see why you would need to since they are made of nylon netting, like the type used in shower puffs. You rinse and hang them to air dry in shower after each use. I suppose you could put them in a wash bag then put them in a washing machine, but not in the dryer! They will melt.
459707
Came across this question and am volunteering an answer: Put fresh unhulled strawberries in sink with 3 or 4 inches room temp. water with about 1/4 cup (dissolved) salt; leave for 15 or 20 minutes. Wash container in same salted water. Drain berries and container; place back in 'fridge with a folded paper towel beneath to catch excess water. Berries ready to hull & use and they stay fresh nearly twice as long.
1281912
I have not washed them, but if I were to, I'd put them in a mesh bag (lingerie bag) and wash them cold/cold on gentle or handwash cycle with very little detergent and lay them flat to dry.
1617708
They are basically a marshmellow. If you bought them and did not open the bag, they would probably last. If you open them, I think they will dry out. Happy party!
824520
Wash them in warm soapy water by hand, rinse well and air dry until thoughly. dry. Then store.
732824
Hello, Ms. Abaker,I bought just two of these bags, and most of the dates were moist enough. Therefore I ate them the way they were.As for the few dry ones, they are still edible as such; more chewing is needed. If you want to bring them to their natural state just after cropping, no chance. My mother used to keep dried fruits in water (especially prunes and peaches), for a few hours, but they never returned to their natural texture and consistency.IMO, children will enjoy the dates the way they are. I still do, despite my age.
601395
I have washed them in a washing machine without any problems, but I do put them in a lingerie bag, and I air-dry them. I wouldn't just throw them in the machine. A zipper pillow case works well also.
525667
Soap nuts should always be dried between laundry days. I throw the nuts in the dryer with the last load of wash and then I remove them from the bag and spread them on a paper towel to completely dry and sort out the ones that are used up.
179500
I would say yes, on cold, and with the metal rods removed obviously. And if you have a gentle option. The bags do have a hard cord that runs through the sides that help them keep their "U" shape. I wouldn't dry it in the dryer though, hang dry only.
107168
Greetings; So sorry, don't know the answers. However, since this product is dehydrated and therefore very dry, I would assume it would have a long shelf life. Once prepared i.e. soaked and ready for consumption, it must be consumed or refrigerated. But I would think left in the bag it would have a long shelf life. All best.
490040
I haven't done this, but yes you could put the bag in the wash and air dry. I clean the bag when needed with a wet papertowel or disinfectant wipe. The material inside/outside wipes up great!
1109123
Yes, they are raw. You don't need to cook them, they are great eaten raw. They are at their best eaten raw after overnight soaking in water.