Do I always wash herbs before I use them?

If washing means giving them a quick (i.e.

lazy) rinse under the kitchen sink, then yes.

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But is that really enough?

I asked the experts to find out.

Should You Wash Fresh Herbs?

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In short, yes.

Although how you wash the herbs may depend on where they come from.

What To Use To Clean Fresh Herbs

Dunbar recommends using aproduce washto clean herbs.

Either way, youll be able to enjoy your summer bounty, risk-free.