Will fruits be infected during the epidemic? How to disinfect fruits during the epidemic?

During the epidemic, the infection rate of fruits is very low, just like vegetables and meat, but just in case, everyone remembers to disinfect and wash fruits at home after buying them. So, how do you disinfect the fruit when you get it home and want to eat it? Let’s take a look at the detailed introduction provided by this site!

Will fruits be infected during the epidemic?

It is safer to peel and eat them.

Note:

If the virus is transmitted to fruits through droplets or direct contact, it can theoretically survive for a certain period of time, but it will not exceed 48 hours at most.

Viruses are different from bacteria. Bacteria can reproduce quickly on dead cells, while viruses can only reproduce and replicate with the help of active cells, such as human and animal cells.

Vegetables, meat and fruits in supermarkets do not meet the relevant conditions, so they will not survive for too long.

How to disinfect fruits during the epidemic

Rinsing with running water

This is also the cleaning method recommended by experts. Place vegetables or fruits under flowing water, rub your hands constantly, and try to rinse away the remaining dust and dirt on the surface of the food. This step can remove most of the contamination.

Soaking in salt water

Light salt water has a bactericidal effect. It can also neutralize pesticide residues to a certain extent and kill bugs, eggs, etc. Use about 3% light salt water to clean a pot of vegetables and fruits. About 2-3 spoons of salt need to be added. After melting, soak the fresh vegetables and fruits for about 10 minutes, and then wash them with running water.

Hot water soaking

Viruses are not resistant to high temperatures. Soaking in hot water can eliminate viruses. Use boiling water or hot water above 70 degrees to soak for more than 3 minutes. It will be very safe to eat. Some vegetables may have worse taste and color after being exposed to high temperatures, but these are not the most important now. Soaking in hot water is also one of the safest and most reliable ways.

Can fruits and vegetables infected with the new coronavirus be transmitted to humans?

First of all, three conditions are required to transmit the new coronavirus through fruits and vegetables:

1. There is a sufficient amount of virus on the fruits and vegetables (such as an infected patient sneezing or exhaling against them);

2. The virus is exposed before it loses its ability to infect (Academician Li Lanjuan said that the new coronavirus can survive in the air for several hours or even days, but its infectivity drops after two hours);

3. The hands come into contact with the virus and then come into contact with the eyes, nose or mouth.

Secondly, sufficient washing can wash away any "in case of viruses" on them. Heating and cooking vegetables will also kill the viruses.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about the virus spreading through fruits and vegetables, just do normal cleaning and cooking.

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There is nothing to worry about. Just clean it. This virus cannot survive for a few hours without a host outdoors. If you are worried, just leave it for a day and then clean it. You can also handle the things you usually buy. The most important thing is to wear a mask and pay attention to personal hygiene.