You're welcome, Tina! Thanks for watching and sharing such kind comments. Be sure not to use this method on berries of any type, as they are too delicate for this method. I only use it with fruits that have a peel/skin on them...apples, grapes, plums, pears, peaches, nectarines, etc. Take care :)

Thanks for watching and sharing, Eileen! I'm glad the video and links helped you out!! I'm also glad that you thought to check the description box for those links :) Take care and best wishes to you and yours :)

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Thank you for watching and sharing! I couldn't agree more :)

Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad the video was helpful to you :)

You're welcome, Keila! I'm glad you found this to be interesting! I hope it helps. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Hi Karl! I'm glad the info in the video (and added links) has helped you! Thanks again for watching and commenting :)

Hello Richrico! Thanks for watching and sharing such a kind comment! I sincerely appreciate that (especially considering that just yesterday I "took a beating" with a very rude, cruel comment)! You are a kind soul for sharing such a nice thought :) Many blessings to you and yours :)

@@sherril.562 I certainly agree about all the crazy people out there! They will learn the truth about their effects someday. In the meantime, the rest of us move forward to do our bit toward the good of humanity. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Very much appreciated :)

Awesome Cassandra! I hope it works well for you. Thanks for watching and sharing :)

Hi Joshua! Thank YOU for watching and commenting! I do appreciate your kind words. My goal is to help others in any way I can. Communication is part of that process, so I'm happy to do that :)

Hi! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Yes...it can be for many things! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

You're welcome, Hazel! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Good for you! Anything we can do to remove those nasty chemicals helps toward our health. Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you Chris! I hope it works well for you. Blessings to you and yours also :)

You're welcome, Robin! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I think it's unusual, but both I and my husband experienced headaches, etc from eating certain foods. After experimenting, I found it wasn't the food, but it was the chemicals they were treated with. Hence a lot of research and experimenting on my part and this video was "born." Thanks for watching and sharing. I hope this works for you :)

Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad this video was helpful to you :)

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You're welcome, MJ. Yeah!! Your body will thank you (for eating Brussels sprouts). I'm glad you're brave enough to try it. And hey...there's absolutely nothing wrong with salsa :)

@@JudiintheKitchen It's interesting how brussels sprouts are the post-child for bad veggies. Maybe more poeple just need to see your video on roasting them! ;-)

@@MJ-em_jay Well THAT brought a big smile to my face (and a laugh!)! They have a bad rap because most people used to boil vegetables to death in years past. When cruciferous vegetables are cooked that way, it brings out all the sulfur compounds and makes them pretty undesirable to eat. Hence, few people like them (because of what they were exposed to as a child). Now, in more recent years, we're learning that veggies don't need to be boiled to death and they're much more enjoyable when lightly cooked, cooked without a lot of water, roasted, sauteed, steamed, or eaten raw. It's a new day for sure and those who are enlightened are reaping health rewards for it! Thanks for being brave and giving them a try :) Pass the word on the videos!!

Awesome! I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

Hi Gisele! Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad the videos are helpful to you :)

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Hi BIT COIN! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and sharing. Blessings to you and yours also :)

Hi Joanna! The water filter I purchased is a rather simple one. Not expensive yet it does the job enough for me. It was easy to install (I installed it myself and I admit I'm not mechanically inclined, so that REALLY says it was easy to install), and the filter replacements are not overly expensive. Here's what I have ...www.amazon.com/DuPont-WFFM100XCH-Premier-Faucet-Drinking/dp/B007VZ2KOQ/ref=sr_1_46?keywords=faucet+water+filter+for+kitchen+sink&qid=1585419878&sr=8-46. I DO understand the headaches from fruits and veggies, since I get them from some of the foods that I have not "soaked" by the method I showed in the video. I do hope this helps! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

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Hi! Thanks for watching and sharing your tip! It's an excellent idea, and not the first time I've heard of using a small amount of dish washing detergent. There's nothing wrong with that in the way you use it! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes to you and yours :)

Hi Beth! That's an excellent question. I have not soaked lettuce with this method, but only foods with peels/skins, such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and whole zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant. I have not soaked strawberries in this method because I'm afraid the strawberries would pick up a salty flavor from soaking the solution inward. Lettuce may do the same, so if you choose to soak lettuce, test a small amount first to be sure it won't affect the flavor. Now...with all that being said, you CAN wash lettuce before storing it, or you can opt not to wash it first. If you wash it, I suggest you spin it dry in a salad spinner then roll it in a clean kitchen towel or a long strip of paper towels. Place that in a plastic bag or sealed container and store it in the refrigerator. The cloth towel/paper towel will help to wick away some of the excess moisture while holding onto the moisture, creating a humid environment. If you elect to store the lettuce whole and unwashed, such as a new head of Romaine lettuce, it's really simple to wrap it without washing it, again in a clean cloth kitchen towel or long strip of paper towels. THEN, lightly drizzle some water around the towel of rolled lettuce. Up to 1/4 cup of water drizzled all around. Place that in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator. The moisture will wick around the cloth and again, create a humid environment for the lettuce, helping to keep it hydrated. Wash the lettuce before use, as needed. I have kept lettuce both ways for years and it's done very well for me. I also do the same for other leafy greens, such as turnip greens, collard greens, kale, and even spinach. But I have NEVER soaked lettuce or anything that doesn't have a definite peel on it because I'm afraid the baking soda may affect the flavor of the food. Here's another example, my son tried this method on soaking strawberries in the baking soda solution. The baking soda ruined the strawberries...turned them black. So, again if you want to soak something that does not have a peel, test it with just a couple pieces first so you don't ruin all your food...just in case. Thanks for watching and asking! I hope this helps :)

You're right...baking soda is the same thing as sodium bicarbonate! Just different names for the same thing :) Thanks for watching and sharing :)

It's not an expensive or fancy one, but it seems to do the trick. Here's a link to a listing on Amazon www.amazon.com/DuPont-WFFM100XCH-Premier-Faucet-Drinking/dp/B007VZ2KOQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1547574276&sr=1-5&keywords=dupont+faucet+mount+water+filter (No, I'm not affiliated with Amazon...just showing you what I have). The cartridges last a good while, so it's not costing me a huge amount of money to have the water filter. AND it was simple to attach to the faucet. Hope this helps :)

@@JudiintheKitchen thanks and im soaking my grapes right now..the water looks dirty so im sure its doing the trick :)

@@moonlightontheriver Awesome! Yes, I soaked some this morning too and I agree, the water DID look dirty afterwards! Thanks for sharing :)

@@JudiintheKitchen im reading the reviews on the filter..sounds great with a great price..people say that they change the filter about every 6 months..how often do you change them and are they expensive ?

@@moonlightontheriver Here's a link to the refill cartridge www.amazon.com/DuPont-WFFMC100X-Protection-100-Gallon-Filtration/dp/B007VZ2MIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1547576073&sr=8-4&keywords=dupont+faucet+water+filter+replacement+cartridge. They are also sold in packs of three. I change the filter anywhere from 3 to 6 months apart (usually not as long as 6 months, tho). Initially, I wrote on my calendar when I installed and figured 3 months from then to replace the filter. However, after a time or two, I've slacked off on the calendar reminder. If I notice the water pressure slowing down when the filter is used, then that's a good indicator that a change is needed also. Do note that the water pressure with the filter is never quite as strong as it is when the filter is turned off (seems logical). I'm happy with it. It may not be the most expensive, and possibly not the most effective, but I do like the "flavor" of the water...no chemical taste at all...just "clean". I don't feel like you can go wrong considering the price.

Hi Mike! That's an excellent question! Unfortunately, I cannot answer it. The study I got this information from was focusing on chemicals that had been applied to the foods when they were grown (pesticides and herbicides). It did not address added wax, such as on that on cucumbers. I wish I could say, but I just don't know for sure. Since baking soda is mildly abrasive, scrubbing lemons lightly with a baking soda paste (baking soda plus a little water) MIGHT do the trick. It's worth a try :) Thanks for watching and asking :)

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

Great question! The two are not quite the same. The article I read was a report of where they tested baking soda. So, I'm inclined to say no, they are not interchangeable. Although baking powder does have some baking soda in it, it also has other ingredients that would probably not be effective in removing chemical residue from foods. And they may counter the effects of the baking soda in the powder for this purpose. Baking soda is cheap to buy. I would get some for this purpose, if nothing else. Thanks for watching and asking :)

I've bought a baking soda thanks for responding :)

No

I believe this will work on leafy vegetables too, although I just use this method with fruits. Just be sure to rinse them well afterwards or they may taste salty from the baking soda. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

@@JudiintheKitchen Thank you so much for the reply. We tried washing veggies and it worked fine!

@@sarthakaju Wonderful!! Thanks for sharing :)

This sould work as well. The journal article I read also tested vinegar (white). So, this is probably overkill, but it should work well, nevertheless! Thanks for watching and asking :)

You're welcome Annie! As always...I'm glad to help :)

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Hi Yvonne! Thanks for watching and sharing! Interesting...I never heard of scrubbing fruit with corn meal. I hope it works well for you :)

@@JudiintheKitchen I live in California where water is gold, so scrubbing with cornmeal also saves water. 😊

@@yvonnerenoult1819 That makes a lot of sense! Go for it...thanks again for sharing :)

It IS, and it works! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Hi cj! The science article I read about getting chemicals off fruits and vegetables made no mention of viruses. Just chemicals. So, I cannot say if it would remove viruses or not. Vinegar will kill many pathogens. Perhaps vinegar would help remove viruses. In the article I read, they did test vinegar solutions for removing chemicals. The solution was effective, but not as effective at removing chemicals as was the baking soda solution. Again, since viruses were not part of the study, all I could do is guess. I wish I could give you a definitive answer, but I'm sorry that I cannot. Thanks for watching and asking! Best wishes to you :)

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You're very welcome!!

Hi! Thanks for watching and asking. Because mushrooms get slimy when submerged, I don't think this would be the best method for washing them. Getting chemical residues off berries would be a great thing to do since they tend to be loaded with sprays. However, I have not tried soaking them since they are so "tender". They may get water-logged as a result. I buy organic berries whenever I can. I have used this method of removing chemicals from apples, pears, grapes, and peaches or nectarines. Those fruits hold up well with the soaking. I hope this helps!

Thank you. I appreciate your reply. You may want to fix the nih website link in your description Above. There is a space which renders the link broken. I removed it in my browser then accessed the site but for ease..you may want to update that above.

Hi Sammy, No I have not tried Gentian Violet. The method I shared in this video was based on a scientific journal research report, so I tried it and found it worked for me. I shared it because most people would have baking soda in their kitchen. Gentian Violet may work well, but it's not something commonly found in most kitchens, so most people probably wouldn't use it. Thanks for watching and sharing!

Judi in the Kitchen very true ! As me growing up in south east Asia , seeing my parent always does that as we were living in poor condition but for something always available so I’m just curious and it is true Gentian violet is so not commonly available here in US unless you have to order for medical supply ! But I definitely use your sharing method for something costed and handy available Thnks for sharing , and if you hellen to have gentian violet and try out let’s me know how that work well and safe I would love to learn and find out ! A bottle of 1oz liquid form cost 2:50-3.00 only use few drop for whole one gallon 💕👌🏽☮️🕉💕👌🏽Thnks again for lovely replies and sharing your knowledge

@@sammysbodyart1 Thank YOU Sammy, for sharing and for your kind comments! I'll look into the Gentian Violet :)

You can clean fruit with vinegar/water solution OR baking soda/water solution. I have not tried the combination of baking soda and vinegar for cleaning fruit. I would think the two might cancel each other out by neutralizing the solution. Thanks for watching and sharing!!

I'm sorry you tried this on strawberries. I only use this method on fruits that have skins on them (like I said in the description box)...grapes, apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines. Strawberries are very delicate fruits and cannot withstand this type of treatment. I also do not do this with other berries. It's best to buy berries organic. I'm so sorry this happened! I apologize for any misunderstanding in the video. Thank you for asking. Best wishes to you :)

@@JudiintheKitchen oh okay no worries thank you!

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Hi Joiri! I wouldn't worry about it since baking soda is not harmful. Since you've rinsed the vegetables very well, I think they'll be fine. If it was something not food-safe, like bleach, then yes, I'd be concerned. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

baking soda i would not worry about to much i will say if you veggies or fruits have that bitter salt taste then maybe too much i use a mix on certain veggies but fruits i always get organic but stuff like kale collards are hard to find organic i use water vinegar baking soda and little salt soak for atleast 30 minutes then rinse and then soak for 30 min just plain water

It works! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Thanks for watching and sharing, Tony! Way to go :)

Baking soda and vinegar cancel eachother out. Choose one or the other to clean them. ☺️

Yes, this is true. I'm not sure of any way around the water usage, unfortunately. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Do u prefer to eat the chemicals or remove them even if u have to use a bit more water ? She did a great job but u cannot wash the fruits just with baking soda . Maybe after the grapes you can wash other fruits in the same water this way it will be less waste 😉👍🏼

@@wagabira Hi Antonio! Thanks for watching and sharing!!

@@JudiintheKitchen , a pleasure . I think it was a very good video . All the best and keep safe 👍🏼👍🏼

@@wagabira Thanks again. Best wishes to you too!

Hi Alfredo! In some applications, yes you can, but you do get an "explosive" reaction as the mixture will bubble up a lot. In the case of washing fruits and vegetables, I stick with the baking soda alone. It REALLY does work. Some resources call for vinegar. That may be fine too, BUT in this case, I would not use them together because they would probably simply cancel each other out since the baking soda will neutralize the vinegar. If this happens, it's possible neither component will properly break down the chemical residues that are on the foods. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking your question :)

@@innit8376 GREAT tip!!!! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

@@JudiintheKitchen maybe the produced heat from the mixture of bakingsoda and can distroy bacteria

@@karlmccreight876 Please see my previous reply. Again, that's a different issue than what this video addressed.

I wonder if first using the baking soda then following up with a vinegar water rinse

Hi Ali! Thanks for watching and commenting! According to the study that I was referencing, baking soda did a better job than vinegar at removing chemicals than did vinegar. However, they were not testing for destruction of bacteria...just chemicals. Yes, using vinegar instead would also kill bacteria, but would not remove as much chemical residue. :)

Thank you Ron for sharing the tips! I DO appreciate your watching and commenting. Hopefully it will help outers. :)

@@JudiKlee you're welcome. there are actually 3 methods more and that's; hydrogen peroxide, ozone and plasma activated water. It's good to research all these methods.

@@Ron-nm6yr Thanks again Ron! The input is appreciated. Apparently there are a number of ways to reduce the pesticide residues from foods. Yeah! :)

Ron B Thanks! Would this work with strawberry’s or any berry? Also Would it absorb the baking soda and taste like it or effect the nutrients? Going to start doing this with all fruits and veggies. I’m only using baking soda

@@97AshleyRose Hi! Sorry I missed your comment earlier when you first posted it. I have not tried the baking soda soak with berries, but I see no reason why it would not work with them. If you're tried soaking your berries, please do let us know how they turned out! Since their skin is much thinner than that of apples or pears, I'm not positive they would not pick up any salty flavor from the baking soda. I can only attest that apples, pears and plums work well with this method and do not pick up any odd flavor from the baking soda. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Hi! Nothing that I know of can remove chemical residues from inside fruits and veggies. The only way to do that is to buy or grow organic foods. Thanks for watching!

Yes, and makes them sweeter as well

Hi Electro music! Thanks for watching, commenting and asking! Personally I have not tried this method with berries of any kind, so to be honest I can't answer your question. I have done this with grapes, apples and plums and I can say it's worked very well on those fruits. How do I know? I no longer get a bad headache after eating them with their peels. I doubt the apples would absorb any of the baking soda, so no, they don't have any off flavor afterwards. Actually neither do the grapes or plums. I routinely soak them when I buy them, before putting them away, and have never noticed any saltiness or other off flavors from those 3 fruits. Of course, they must be rinsed off after the soaking, for sure. If you opt to soak berries, do let us know if it works. Only one thing...washing berries early on before getting ready to use them DOES invite mold. So, it might be advisable to soak only what you plan to eat at that time, so you don't run into storage issues. THAT sounds like a pain in the patoot, but it's the only way I would approach berries. I do hope this helps!! Let me know your outcome when you soak berries. :)

Judi in the Kitchen ok thanks I could probably dry them off really well with paper towels to reduce moisture for mold growth

@@97AshleyRose Maybe. I would try it with a small amount just to test it out. I'd like to know if that works, so if you do it, please let me know!

Hi! Thanks for watching and asking! I have used this method with fruits less "tender" than berries...like apples, pears, plums, and also grapes. I have not used it for berries. I can say that there is no altered flavor with the fruits I have tried. Since berries are so tender I cannot guarantee anything, but as long as they are rinsed well, I don't think they would take on a salty flavor from the baking soda. To be sure, if you want to do this on berries, I would test it on just a small amount first to try it out. I cannot speak for the level of nutrients before/after being soaked. The science journal article I read on this was testing for levels of pesticides and other related chemicals, not nutrients. So, I can't say. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and asking!

@@97AshleyRose I stick all my berries in the freezer after cleaning :) since I like eating them frozen and I never got mold that way. Just mini berry popsicles!

In this case, yes...although I don't consider baking soda to be a harmful chemical. Besides, the baking soda will rinse off. If in doubt, use diluted vinegar, although it won't remove as much of the pesticides as the baking soda. Thanks for watching and asking :)

I don't find it to be hard to rinse off grapes, but I have not tried this on raspberries. Raspberries are SO tender that it would probably just be best to opt for organic raspberries, rather than soaking them for a length of time. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Oh my! I hadn't heard of that before! I'm sure you are careful about what you eat. Hopefully this trick will work well for you. It certainly does for me, and I continue to soak fruits (but not berries) to this day. No more headaches for me or my husband. Thanks for watching and sharing :) Blessings to you and yours :)

This is the filter I had on our faucet in our prior home (the one in the video). It's inexpensive, but worked well for me. Check it out on Amazon (where I purchased it)... www.amazon.com/dp/B007VZ2KOQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=lunagfwf4-20&linkId=f872b6d7bc8b52694d47cb063db06e10&language=en_US I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)

@@JudiintheKitchen ah thank you !

@@universezero2590 You're welcome!! Blessings to you and yours :)

@@JudiintheKitchen hi, do you know the brand and model? The link isn’t working anymore

@@lifegoeson1007 Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Apparently that filter is not made anymore (guessing). It was made by the DuPont company. Here is a link to the faucet water filter that I currently have in our house we moved into about a year ago ... www.amazon.com/SJ-WAVE-320-Gallon-Purifier-Filtration/dp/B088DLXL1R/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=faucet+water+filter&qid=1627213673&s=home-garden&sr=1-10 It's very much like the last filter I had and seems to work fine. I hope this helps!

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What I noted that any time I washed grapes, apples, or other fruit that we normally would not peel with just water...no matter how well I washed them with just water, we both got bad headaches form them. If I bought organic fruit of any type and washed it with water only, no headaches. I haven't been concerned with which farms they came from or what chemicals were used...just the fact that organically grown didn't bother us, whereas "conventionally grown" did. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to keep up with what farms my produce was grown in or what chemicals were used on them, so I have not spent time on that one. I have consistently been using the baking soda solution to wash my "non peel-able" conventionally grown fruit ever since and neither of us had been bothered with such headaches. It works, and that's what means the most to me :) Thanks for watching and commenting :)

@@JudiintheKitchen Thanks for the reply… I get what you are saying, and I appreciate that you have noticed a consistency on organic versus non-organic… I guess I just have a little bit OCD regarding how tests are done on a scientific level to make a conclusion about effectiveness of washing pesticides off with methods of baking soda/salt/etc, so that is why I was hoping that you would have tried eating the second batch of grapes first to see if it caused a headache, and only after that tried washing the remainder off with your baking soda method or whatnot to get rid of the pesticides to see if it was working/not causing a headache then, you know? Only because if that second batch came from a totally different farm than the first batch, then there is no consistency for testing purposes to form a conclusion.

I have found that I get a headache from ANY conventionally grown fruit that I wouldn't peel. So, I can assume that different fruits get sprayed with different chemicals...ie grapes would probably be sprayed with different chemicals than apples. Apparently ANY of those toxins bother me. So, I routinely soak any fruit that I wouldn't peel. The exception is strawberries. They would probably rot if being stored after being soaked. So, I just give them a good rinse before eating them, and better yet, I opt for organically grown.

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 You are correct, but our gracious host Judi doesn't want to risk a headache for the sake of our curiosity! I think the just is that pesticides are acids and bases like baking soda nullify them. As to your name, the families who control the global money systems are behind the various global genocides. Their view is based on the principle of survival of the fittest. Since they think they are the most fit, they think nature wants the rest of us dead. Hey, they do teach everyone this in principle during school, so we can't say we weren't warned. The Big Bad are the Royal Families and their Banking Families.

I'm not sure if that would do the trick. In the research study I referenced, they did not test using salt/sodium chloride in their experiment. If you experience symptoms like we did (headaches) from the chemical residues on apples, it may be worth trying. If your symptoms are not there after soaking fruit, such as apples, in salt water, than you'll know it worked. If you have no symptoms to start with, you'll have no way of knowing. I know this isn't a lot of help, but it's what I can offer at the moment. Anything is worth a try! Thanks for watching and asking :) Best wishes to you and yours :)

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I believe the grapes were from Chili. I continue to wash the grapes like that to this day and it still seems to work for us. Honestly, I have not tried this with kale nor cabbage. They do not have skins like grapes or such fruit like apples or pears. I cannot say how the kale or cabbage would turn out. It's worth a try. BUT I would first try it only with a small amount of kale/cabbage as a test. That way, if it gets messed up and has to be discarded, you won't lose everything you just bought. If you try this please do let me know how it turns out. I'd love to know and the info would certainly help others! Thanks for watching and asking :) Best wishes to you and yours :)

I just have apple cider vinegar is that ok?

@@jackrosario9990Use what you have! In that same scientific report where I found the baking soda trick, they also tested vinegar. It worked, but not quite as well as the baking soda. In the words of my very wise mother... "Make what you have work for you!" Thanks for asking :)

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Thank you for watching AND for bringing that to my attention! I'll look into it now :)

The problem is fix and the link is now usable. Again, thank you for letting me know!!

@@JudiintheKitchen yup its working now thnx.

@@Lauren-vd4qe You're welcome, Lauren!

In this mixture, it's just baking soda and water. It's been a while since I read that study, but I believe they also tested vinegar and the baking soda solution was more effective than anything else they tried. Thanks for watching and asking!

The environmental studies I have read actually put vinegar and baking soda neck and neck. The studies I have read prefer vinegar 98% to baking soda's 96. However some ppl do detect a difference in taste. I personally don't but some do.

@@IMeMineWho Thank you for sharing, Suzanne!

I heard vinegar and baking soda is best and that's what I use.

@@carolray9156 what ratios do you use?😊 I'm trying to make a Quinie and couldn't get organic grapefruit or lemons😧

The grapes didn't taste bad to either me or my husband. Yet we both ended up with bad headaches after eating them. Yet, when I soak the grapes and other fruit like apples, pears, peaches and plums, we don't get headaches. With that I doubt the fruit was bad. It was the chemical residues on them. Not everyone is bothered by them. We weren't bothered by them in the past, but we are now, for whatever reason. And yes, the water is not crystal clear after fruit has been soaked. I have noticed a difference in it (other than the baking soda content). Thanks for watching and asking!

Hi Benie! i have not tried this on fruits that would normally be peeled, and I don't believe the researchers covered such items in their study. However, I don't see why the solution wouldn't work on those also. Remember, it only pulls residue off the surface, not internally. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)

@@JudiintheKitchen so should I soak them in with skin or without skin?

@@beniekilenda6407 I would never peel anything before soaking in a baking soda solution. If you did that, your fruit would soak it up and your fruit would taste horrible...very salty. It would not be possible to rinse it all out. Soak any fruit you want in the solution, peel it afterwards. I usually do not soak tender fruits such as strawberries, for fear they would soak up the baking soda and taste bad afterwards. I hope this helps! Best wishes :)

@@JudiintheKitchen ok no problem thank you

@@beniekilenda6407 You're welcome, Benie! Blessings to you and yours :)

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Oh my! Not good at all. It was wise to toss it. The tactic I used in the video was for removing chemical residues off skinned fruits and vegetables, such as apples, peaches, pears, and zucchini. It wasn't intended for thinner, more delicate foods like strawberries or leafy greens. You did the right thing. However, it would have been good to officially report what happened, because it's possible that batch should be recalled due to bacterial contamination. Thanks for watching and sharing! Best wishes :)

Yes, it does, and not always in a good way! Thanks for bringing that up! And thanks for watching too. Best wishes :)

What country were they from? You would prefer not to be purchase product from them. Also, I would like to see the FDA hold the growers responsible for the cleaning process. … oh, yes, the FDA is not completely committed to our health . Unlike Europe, the Pharmaceutical and FDA have work together with self serving outcomes. Production of massive amounts of food that causes health issues. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s ethically right, just because the FDA approves it does not mean it’s Healthy. The FDA approve something like the Covid vaccine means absolutely nothing to me

Hi Karl! Removing bacteria from fruits and vegetables is not what this video was all about. The baking soda soak was for the purpose of removing chemical residues off of foods. And the tactic was proven scientifically to remove most chemical residues from foods. Killing bacteria is another issue. Yes, vinegar will kill microbes, whether they are on the kitchen counter or on foods. I believe in the same scientific test where they found baking soda to be most effective in removing chemicals, they also tested vinegar solutions. The vinegar solution did some removal of chemicals, but was not as effective as baking soda. So, we're talking about two different things here. Maybe I'll focus on removing bacteria in another video. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

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Hi Nigel! I have not run across literature covering research on removing specific chemicals from foods. It certainly may be available, but I have not seen it. That's an excellent point. However, when we buy commercially grown foods, we have no idea what specific chemicals they were treated with. And no doubt, different fruits from different farms were treated with different chemical combinations for different reasons. There may not be a "one size fits all" regarding one home remedy that removes 100% of all chemicals from foods. And a salt solution may actually be better than baking soda. However, I have found that the baking soda and water solution works consistently well for me, so I wanted to share it with viewers in hopes of helping them out with a simple solution for making foods safer to eat. I routinely soak fresh commercially grown fruit in the baking soda solution and as long as I do, I have no issues with eating them (no serious headaches). If you find a study covering a different method of removing chemicals from commercial fruits and vegetables, please feel free to share it, as it may help others out there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@JudiintheKitchen We should ask Monsanto.

@@dawnanewday9671 No kidding! THEY would have the answers!! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Hi! I found the method shown in the video LONG before Covid 19 came about. The purpose was to get chemicals like pesticide residues off of foods. The purpose was not to sterilize the food. I'm not sure if hydrogen peroxide has been tested for removing chemical residues off of food. Yes, it kills microbes, but I just can't say for sure that it removes chemicals, which was the focus of this video. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Eva Davis was the peroxide you used food grade??

@@purplehaze3324 was that food grade 3%hydrogen peroxide? Had to be food grade

Yes! Thanks for watching and asking :)

In case you were looking for clarification on what she meant by conventionally grown apples, i think she meant apples that come from large orchards (and the methods they use) versus smaller, more local farms, or even grown in someone's backyard. Smaller orchards can take more care in their methods with produce than the ones that are geared more for massive-scale farms. If I misunderstood your question feel free to ignore this. :)

@@IrethAmandil By conventionally grown, I was referring to commercial growers who spray lots of chemicals on their trees to prevent insect and microbial infestation to their crops. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Probably so! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I understand your point, and it is valid. However, this approach was tested by scientific research and found to be effective in reducing most of the chemical residue off the SURFACE of fruits and vegetables. There is no way to remove it from the interior of such foods and I never claimed that it does that. From my own personal experience, I concur with the research. No bad headaches for me nor my husband as long as I soak fruits with skins/peels on them. Grapes, peaches, pears, apples, plums, nectarines have all been effectively treated. I do NOT treat strawberries nor other berries with this method because they are too tender for this. Otherwise, I have no doubt that it greatly reduces chemical residues off the surface of such food. Thanks for watching and sharing :)

@@JudiintheKitchen Thanks for your reply and your effort to show people how to life more healthy! Despite some scientists saying it is so doesn't convince me that it is truly so thus, i stand by my point. And so my only solution is to buy organic or grow them myself and also clean them. 😀👍

@@LikaPyramid Obviously, growing food yourself or buying organic is the best way. Indeed. It's not always possible, nor affordable for all people, unfortunately. Maybe someday things will change...but not in my lifetime.

@@JudiintheKitchen also not in my life time and im only 32 🤣

You have a good point :( Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@Klmrc I was joking - and most certainly NOT pro-pesticide.

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