Brussel Sprouts Safety Inspection
Detect Malachite Green dye and pesticide residue in brussel sprouts
Inspection Guide
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Brussel Sprouts Safety Check
Brussel sprouts can be treated with dyes and pesticides to maintain their appearance.
1. The Cotton Rub Test:
Rub the outer leaves with a cotton ball soaked in water. If green color transfers, it's a sign of artificial dyeing.
2. The Water Soak Test:
Soak sprouts in a bowl of water for 30 minutes. Green color leaching into the water indicates chemical dye presence.
3. The Internal Layer Check:
Peel the outer leaves. Natural sprouts are lighter green or yellowish inside. If the outer layers are fluorescent green compared to a very pale interior, they may have been surface-dyed.
Quick Safety Tips
- Check for green color transfer with a cotton ball
- Water soak test for color leaching
- Internal layers should be naturally pale/yellowish
- Soak in warm salted water to remove residue
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