To use it:
Add 1 teaspoon baking soda per 2 cups of water
Soak broccoli for 10–15 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
Some studies suggest baking soda may help reduce certain pesticide residues more effectively than water alone. However, thorough rinsing afterward is essential.
How to Clean Broccoli Without Vinegar or Salt
If you prefer not to use additives, you can still clean broccoli effectively:
Cut into florets
Soak in plain cold water
Agitate and rinse thoroughly
While salt or vinegar improves insect removal, plain water soaking still helps loosen debris significantly better than a quick rinse.
What About Frozen Broccoli?
Frozen broccoli is typically:
Washed
Blanched
Flash-frozen
It does not require washing before cooking. In fact, rinsing frozen broccoli may:
