How to Really Clean Your Fruits and Vegetables—According to Science

11/12/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

Think you know how to wash produce? Think again. In this episode, we break down the wild, messy truth behind waxy apples, suspicious lettuces, and those “miracle” fruit washes that do absolutely nothing except drain your wallet. From the FDA’s shockingly simple advice (“Just use water, folks!”) to the surprising power of baking soda, we reveal what actually works—according to real science, not your aunt’s Facebook post.#FoodScience #KitchenDrama #CleanEating

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