Moldy Berries - Have You Experienced This?

[DebPC]

Has anyone tried this? I hate it when my berries mold.

 

[byrd1956]

have not tried this, but I know vinegar is great for everything!!___

 

[esavvymom]

I do it all the time!! I think I use a higher ratio, but still..... I wash all of my produce that way, and with berries for sure. I spin them dry of course, and they do last longer. But honestly, we eat them before they would spoil anyway. By having them washed, it is easier to grab and eat, vs leaving them unwashed.I actually make up the solution in a spray bottle for homemade veggie wash too. And I think I add a touch of lemin juice.

 

[terik]

how long do you soak them?

 

[cdnmom]

Wow, didn't know this. I have been debating the spinner with berry season coming up, think it would be handy, I usually just use a colander.

 

[esavvymom]

I soak at least one minute, but have done a few minutes longer (multi tasking)

 

[lt1jane]

I use the wash on my veggies too. I soak at least 10 minutes. I'm using washing apples, oranges, lemons and limes. It's the first thing I do when I bring home produce.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! Yes, I have definitely experienced moldy berries before and it can be frustrating. One tip I can offer is to make sure you store your berries properly. Wash them only right before you are ready to use them and store them in a container with a paper towel at the bottom to absorb any excess moisture. Also, make sure to discard any berries that have started to mold before they can spread to the rest of the batch. Hope this helps!