Last Update: January 21, 2023, 20:13 IST
Cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, peas and broccoli can often contain small insects and worms.
Consuming these insect infested vegetables can harm our health.
Green vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, peas and broccoli can often contain small insects and worms. These rot or destroy the vegetables from inside or make them hollow. These insects and worms are so small in size that sometimes they are not visible to the naked eye. Consuming these insect infested vegetables can harm our health.
Here are some handy kitchen hacks you should try to remove any bugs or insects before cooking vegetables like spinach and cauliflower.
How to get rid of worms in cauliflower
Insects hidden in vegetables like cabbage or cauliflower can be injurious to health. It is better to drain them well before cooking. Check each and every stem of cauliflower properly, so that no worm is stuck in them.
– Cauliflower can have maximum number of insects. Cut them into large pieces so that you can easily find the worms.
Pour hot water in a vessel and add one teaspoon of salt to it. Then put pieces of cabbage in it and leave it for some time. You will see small insects coming upwards in the water.
– The second trick is to mix salt and turmeric powder in lukewarm water and put cauliflower in it. Slowly all the worms will come out on their own.
Ways to remove insects from leafy vegetables
There are many health benefits of consuming green leaves in winter. But cutting and washing the leaves like spinach is a very difficult task. Many small insects are found on the leaves, which are not easily visible.
– If you are going to make greens of spinach or mustard leaves, then put these vegetables in salt water for some time. After keeping it for about 10-15 minutes, wash it thoroughly two to three times with plain water.
how to get rid of cabbage worms
Some research has also said that the insects present in cabbage are very harmful. Even it can harm the mind. While cutting cabbage, keep in mind that remove one or two layers of its top.
Cut cabbage leaves and keep them immersed in lukewarm water containing turmeric.
– After 15 minutes, take it out in another utensil and wash it 1 to 2 times with plain water. By this method all the dirt and small insects will be removed from the vegetable.
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