Posted on 12/09/21
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 9, 2021 - Got Fresh Strawberries? Here's How to Make Them Kosher!
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Strawberries (Fresh only; Frozen, cannot be washed and are required to have
a reliable hashgocho). Dried strawberries do not need checking.
1) Prepare a basin of detergent solution, using at least two tablespoons of
detergent per gallon of water.
2) Agitate the strawberries in the solution for 10-15 seconds.
3) Let the strawberries soak for at least one minute in the solution.
4) Rinse off each berry.
5) Repeat steps 1-4 a second time
6) The tops should be cut off
7) No further checking is required.