White walnuts are washed with potion? Handan fruit tree expert: the varieties are different, you can eat with confidence

It is the time when walnuts are on the market, but recently some citizens have found that some walnut shells appear particularly white. "Some people say that white walnuts have been washed with potion, is it true?" The public was puzzled. On this issue, the reporter from handan Baorong media came to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Hebei University of Engineering and consulted Professor Chen Jingyi, an expert on fruit trees.

Professor Chen Jingyi, who has been engaged in walnut cultivation and variety screening research for many years, told the Handan Baorong media reporter: "Walnuts with white shells and shallow textures are Xinjiang walnuts, which have nothing to do with potion bleaching or bleaching. Problem walnuts soaked in potions such as ethylene and hydrogen peroxide are easy to distinguish. The normal walnut shell has a natural wood flavor and is crispy and delicious to eat, while the problem walnuts that have been washed in the 'medicinal bath' have a pungent smell, are bitter to eat, and have a faint medicinal taste. ”

Professor Chen also introduced that the state is implementing the "clean vegetables" project, in the future, all vegetables and dried fruits entering regular supermarkets and farmers' markets must be washed and decontaminated by clean water to eliminate pesticide residues. Therefore, in the regular supermarket or market to see white walnuts, do not worry, these walnuts are in accordance with the national regulations after picking, after washing and drying treatment, you can rest assured to eat.

Handan Bao Rong media reporter Liu Kun