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Insects - Page
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DATES -
Checking
Cut open and check inside for worms whilst
holding up to a good light.
N.B. You may NOT use pressed dates because
the most inferior quality dates are pressed,
and are crushed into a state which is
impossible to check.
EITAN VAAL VEGETABLES – See “Insect Free”
Vegetables.
FIGS – FRESH - Cleaning and checking
1. Wash the outside of each fig.
2. Halve each fig.
3. Turn each half inside out. Proceed
immediately with the next step, because the
worms very quickly hide between the fibers.
4. Methodically scrutinize the entire fig
very slowly and carefully.
5. If you find any infestation discard the
fig as there is likely to be more, which is
difficult to find.
6. If you didn’t find infestation, place the
fig face down in a glass of water. If you
notice any floating worms, discard the fig.
Otherwise you may eat it.
FIGS – DRIED - Cleaning and checking
1. Thoroughly wash the outside of each fig.
2. Cut away 1cm around the hole and discard.
3. Halve each fig.
4. Turn each half inside out.
5. Methodically scrutinize the entire fig
very slowly and carefully.
GUAVAS – Checking
Guavas with a green skin or firm are usually
not infested.
Check soft guavas in this way:
1. Cut each guava into four slices
2. Spread out the slices and allow to stand
for 3 – 4 minutes.
3. Inspect the surfaces for small, light
colored worms.
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