Its important to be gentle with the delicate berries.
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My husband loves to put raspberries on his cereal in the morning.
He rinses them under running water, carefully pats them dry, and gently places them in his bowl.
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I think he learned his lesson from more vigorous cleaning attempts.
Raspberries are so fragile that if you clean them too energetically, they can become quite a mess.
To keep raspberries at their best, the berry experts atDriscollssuggest the best way to wash them.
confirm to keep the water pressure low to keep the berries from tearing apart under the faucet.
Raspberries absorb moisture quickly, which can cause them to spoil faster, she says.
She takes her cleaning routine a step beyond a simple rinse.
Place the berries in the mixture and let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes, she says.
Avoid stirring aggressively to prevent bruising.
Let them air-dry for 10 to 15 minutes before eating.
Leave the lid slightly open to reduce moisture buildup and extend freshness, Thomason suggests.
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