Ask the Test Kitchen: How To Clean Grapes
@rubberduckgrrl asked on Twitter: “Is there any way to remove the waxy buildup on grapes?”
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I am 65 years old and have only ever used water to clean my grapes. I am going to try this though. I don't like the idea of my grand loves consuming pesticides. Thank you.
Perfect, this is what I was doing but wasn't sure if it was the best solution. Thank you so much
You're so sweet. The vinegar worked great.
very helpful!
All I wanted to know is that it's harmless. Thanks, gonna eat the whole box at once now without worry I'm gonna die
Thank U for short and clear explanation.
VERY INFORMATIVE – WILL DO THIS !
Thank you! Great simple solution!
What if u only have apple cider vinegar
if you want to wash all your grapes quickly, put them in a plastic bag, fill it with some water, and do it like a washing machine, side to side, in circles, etc.
put them in a stainer, and rinse a last time.
Y'all need to just rinse them under the faucet like 10 seconds.. k
I’m a kid and I wanted grapes lmao
ok so fresh water and salt dont work??
What about the sulfur dioxide???
I must have spent 10 years of my life washing grapes individually trying to get off what i find out only now was harmless yeast?
Sheesh. Is there anything else i should know?
After I wash the grapes, I want to freeze them. Do I need to take them off of the stem or can I leave them on the stem?
Im about to make my family a bowl of fruit and this helped thanks
The only difference will be, vinygrapes. Yuck
Thanks but a lot
ITS BASICALLY THE MORNING DUE YOU GUYS KNOW THAT WHEN U GO OUT TO DRIVE YOUR CAR THE CLOUDS COMING DOWN TO EARTH IN A WAY SO YEAH.
Man i thought it may help clean my grape 5
Really? It's just a natural yeast on the grapes. I always wash my grapes. Never thought twice about the waxy build up and apparently it's harmless, why make more work for yourself?
Could of helped to show already cleaned grapes
98% of Americans don't wash there grapes when i used to work in produce i would see people going up to the grapes and sampling a few so i know its probable best to wash your grapes
Great to know!
How about using your pie pan steamer invention to steam clean the waxy substance……….hee hee.
I had no idea! saccharomyces cerevisiae…