These foods should not be washed before cooking
Washing eggs with water pushes bacteria on the shell into them (Natasha Brin/Get
Most of us are accustomed to washing all foods before cooking them, in the belief that it kills bacteria and germs. However, there are foods that should not be washed before cooking, as this may cause an increase in bacteria and change their taste.
chicken
On the surface of fresh chicken, there are several types of bacteria that may pose a great danger to our health, such as salmonella. Many people believe that washing chicken before cooking helps remove these bacteria, but in fact, washing chicken with water before cooking it leads to the transfer of bacteria to all parts of the place, reaching the kitchen sink, cooking equipment, clothes and hands. When cooked immediately, the heat will kill all kinds of bacteria.
Washing chicken with water before cooking it leads to the transfer of bacteria to all parts of the place (Getty)
meat
Just like chicken, you shouldn't wash fresh meat (beef, veal or lamb) because washing meat with water can lose its flavour, as well as spreading bacteria in the kitchen sink and hands. The best way to get rid of them is to cook them well at a temperature of at least 145 degrees. Before cooking, it is advised to use tissues to remove meat juice from its surface, and then wash hands with hot water and soap.
Washing meat in water can lose its flavor (Getty)
mushroom
Mushrooms have a spongy structure, so they should never be soaked or washed in water for a long time as they absorb water well. It is best to rinse it quickly and dry it with a paper towel just before cooking, otherwise it will spoil, lose its elasticity and change its taste. Always cut off the lower stems and peel the mushrooms only if there is a change in colour.
It should never be soaked or washed with water (Getty)
macaroni
The pasta does not need to be washed before cooking, as washing the pasta removes the starch that helps the sauce absorb better, so it is recommended to boil the water and then put the pasta in it. And the pasta can be washed after cooking only if you want to use it in salads or when frying in the pan.
Washing the pasta removes the starch, which helps the sauce absorb better (Getty)
eggs
Many people rinse eggshells with water before boiling or breaking them, in order to make sure that there are no dirt or germs that may seep into them during cooking, but in fact, because the eggshell is porous, washing eggs with water pushes the bacteria on the shell into it.
Washing eggs with water pushes bacteria on the shell into them (Getty)
On the other hand, there are foods that are always recommended to be washed.
canned foods
It is recommended to wash the tin can before opening it so that the bacteria on the surface of the can not transfer to the inside and contaminate the food. Also, rinsing canned foods from the inside, such as beans, helps reduce the amount of sodium from 327 mg to 164 mg, which is equivalent to almost half.
rice and fruits
Rinsing the rice with cold water and draining it at least two to three times before any kind of preparation for cooking removes the surface starch from the grains, and helps to get rid of the bacteria present, in addition to obtaining rice with better flavor. Fruits and vegetables with edible skin, such as tomatoes, apples, cauliflower, and lettuce, must be washed, even if they are packaged and look clean and shiny. It is recommended to wash hands with soap and water first, then use clean and cool water to wash the products and then dry them with a paper towel. Fruits and vegetables with inedible skin such as bananas, melons, oranges, onions and potatoes, it is recommended to wash them before peeling them, otherwise the bacteria on the peel will move to the edible part.
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