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Researchers have created “a biodegradable nanoparticle rinse made of starch, iron, and tannic acid [that] outperforms water at stripping residues and doubles as a preservative,” according to Anthropocene Magazine. “Cost at scale: roughly three extra cents per apple.” Until it’s implemented, however, how are we washing our fruit? Dot produces an easy, affordable method:
Do I need to purchase a special wash for fruits and vegetables, or is it enough to give them a good rinse with water?
– Will
Dear Will,
For many years, I made my own fruit and veggie wash (1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for every 4 cups of water) in order to ensure my three little Dots weren’t ingesting nasties with their produce. And then, well, they got bigger and I got lazier. But now, it gives me great pleasure to learn that Lazy Dot was the Smart Dot.
What’s the simple solution? Keep reading.
