Vegetables: | Hey! Why don't you like us? |
Kid: | Do you contain pesticides? |
Chinese White Cabbage: | Don't worry! Proper use of pesticides can make us healthier and stronger! |
Broccoli: | To reduce pesticide residue, you can first wash us under running water several times. |
Chinese Kale: | Then, soak us in clean water for an hour or blanch us in boiling water for one minute. Remember to discard the water. |
All: | Be healthy. Eat more fruit and vegetables. |
Super: | Handle Vegetables Properly Stay Strong and Healthy |
Endsuper: | Centre for Food Safety www.cfs.gov.hk Food and Environmental Hygiene Department |