It is well known that washing vegetables and fruits is essential for cleanliness and protecting the body from adverse effects. However, there is one type of plant that, when washed, can cause more harm than good. According to the website (eatthis), which specializes in nutritional matters, preparing any meal with fresh ingredients involves peeling, cutting, and importantly, rinsing the vegetables with water.
However, before you place the fresh ingredients in the sink and consider soaking them, you should think twice. The website states that experts warn against washing certain vegetables before consumption. This specifically refers to pre-packaged leafy greens, which have already been washed three times and should not be washed again before cooking.
The takeaway is that washing these leafy greens in the home sink increases the risk of them picking up bacteria from the sink itself or kitchen surfaces. Experts conclude that washing pre-washed leafy greens could contaminate your kitchen. While some may find this hard to accept, experts maintain that leafy greens in sealed bags labeled "triple washed" or "ready to eat" are indeed clean.
