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6 foods you should never wash before cooking

When you’re cooking, it’s natural to want to keep things clean and tidy in your kitchen โ€” after all, 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. While you should continue to keep your utensils and cutting surfaces super clean, sometimes the actual food your prepping should be left alone.ย If you think you’re beating bacteria by washing these 6 food items, thing again. Save yourself the time and trouble: Mushrooms Mushrooms act like little sponges and actually change texture and taste when they come in contact with water for too long. While this doesn’t mean they’re dangerous, mushrooms are extremely absorbent and can become soggy and rubbery if they’re soaked for too long. Instead, use a damp paper towel to clean them. Eggs You might have considered washing your eggs before cracking them open into that omelet โ€” after all, eggs come out of you know where. But…