Strawberries
Question
Hi to what extent am I obligated to check let's say a strawberry for bugs if I look and I don't see anything what am I obligated to do?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
The halacha for strawberries (not the ones with a Hechsher that were specifically grown in a bug free environment) is as follows:
1.Cut the tops off
2. Let the strawberries soak in soapy water for a while.
3. Rinse off very well
4.you may then blend them
The only way to be able to eat them is to cut off the tops and then peel the entire strawberry
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