"Many of us likely rinse our broccoli by holding its flowering crown under running water in our sinks, like we're holding a bouquet. That's considered the top of this veggie, after all. However, you actually want to hold broccoli upside down. The running water should hit the stem and make its way into all of the nooks and crannies of the head."
"Holding broccoli upside down (and chopping it first) so that a well-pressured stream of water hits every crevice is the easiest, quickest way to guarantee you'll be prepping and serving clean broccoli. Beyond that, you really don't need to waste time on other complicated techniques. Using baking soda is a popular produce-washing method that isn't actually as effective or necessary as many of us may have thought; it just adds extra time and effort to your produce prep."
Broccoli provides fiber and vitamins that support cholesterol reduction and may lower cancer risk. Proper washing ensures removal of dirt and bacteria acquired before purchase. Hold broccoli upside down so running water hits stems and flows into florets; chopping into pieces improves access to nooks and crevices. A well-pressured stream will dislodge contaminants from all parts of the head. Thorough cleaning can be quick and simple when using correct technique. Baking soda and other elaborate methods add time and effort without clear added benefit. Supermarket-stored produce can pick up additional contaminants, so regular cleaning remains important.
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