Yes he eats with his mouth, of course, but often also with his eyes. In fact, many consumers are attracted by products that are beautiful to look at, but for this reason they are not so healthy. One of the most striking cases is represented by citrus fruits.
- An untreated orange is recognized by the presence of the leaf attached to the petiole and the opaque and rough skin to the touch, a bit like shriveled.
- A glossy and smooth peel, on the other hand, suggests the application of waxes (which give shine and improve the aesthetic aspect) and preservatives, including pesticides that have the purpose of blocking fungal proliferations, extending the commercial life of the product. The risk is greater for citrus fruits from non-European countries, where it is often permissible to use products banned for several years in Italy.
To eliminate the residues of these products, the classic and always suggested bicarbonate is not a good choice. In fact, waxes and pesticides often have a lipidic base, therefore, since "the similar dissolves the similar", rubbing the peel with a cloth soaked in oil is much more effective in breaking down the concentrations of these substances, so as to consume the peel of citrus fruit with greater tranquility.
