{"id":1884776,"date":"2023-05-12T07:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1884776"},"modified":"2023-05-12T07:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:40:02","slug":"how-to-wash-blueberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-wash-blueberries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash Blueberries"},"content":{"rendered":"Fresh, plump blueberries are like nature's candy. We love having them on hand, ready for snacking or to make a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttery-blueberry-cobbler\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blueberry cobbler<\/a>. Here's how to wash blueberries with vinegar to eliminate bacteria and make them last longer.\r\n<h2>Do You Have to Wash Blueberries?<\/h2>\r\nYes! Blueberries (as well as other types of fruits and berries) need to be washed to rid them of bacteria, dirt, small bugs and pesticides. 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