Croupe - bath, chicken - pan: how to prepare products for cooking

Rospotrebnadzor reminded how to properly process products before cooking. Some of them must be thoroughly washed, and others are better not to put under the tap, so as not to spread bacteria throughout the kitchen.

Don't wash chicken

Tap water does not kill dangerous microorganisms on raw poultry. But splashes can spread bacteria to the sink, dishes and other products. Therefore, it is not recommended to wash chicken before cooking if there is no visible contamination on it. It is most reliable to protect the meat with sufficient heat treatment.

Eggs - before cooking n

The shell has a natural protective layer that prevents bacteria from entering. Therefore, eggs are advised to store in the refrigerator on a separate shelf, and wash immediately before use.

The cereals need to be washed

Before cooking, it is recommended to wash the cereal two to three times. This helps remove dust, excess starch, husk and other contaminants. It is most convenient to do this in a large bowl or pan, each time draining water.

Meat and fish require processing

It is impossible to flush all bacteria from meat with water: some microorganisms can be inside the product. The main thing is to cook the meat well. In the recommendations of Rospotrebnadzor, the temperature inside the product is not lower than 85 degrees.

Raw fish with sufficient heat treatment, according to the recommendations, it is not necessary to wash. But mollusks are advised to wash under running water to remove sand and small fragments of shells.

Fruits need to be washed, even if you are peeling

Apples, pears, tangerines and even bananas must be washed under running water. Otherwise, when cleaning bacteria from the skin can get on the edible part of the fruit.

Greens are better to wash to the refrigerator

Parsley, dill and green onions should be washed before being stored. It is important to remove the remains of soil and dirt from the leaves. Before this, it is worth washing the sink with detergent, especially if it has recently washed raw meat or fish.

Salad mixtures labeled “ready to eat” have already been washed by manufacturers. It is not necessary to wash them again if you trust the labeling and storage conditions.

Mushrooms - without soil and dirt

Purchased mushrooms are recommended to be washed if the package does not indicate that they have already been cleaned. Mushrooms collected independently, according to the above recommendations, should be soaked in warm salted water for 30 minutes, and then washed with running water.

At the same time, you should not use soap or dishwashing agent for vegetables, fruits and greens. Enough clean running water. And before preparing any products, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap.