What Should You Look for in a Fruit and Vegetable Wash?

If you've decided to add a dedicated fruit and vegetable wash to your kitchen routine, the next question is what to look for when choosing one.

There are a few practical things worth considering, from what the product is designed for to how simple it is to use.

What should you look for in a fruit and vegetable wash?

Look for a product that's specifically designed for washing fresh produce and has clear directions for use.

Depending on what's important to you, you may also want to consider whether it's made with food-grade ingredients, whether it's plant-based, whether it contains added preservatives, sulphates or dyes, where it's made, and how straightforward it is to use.

Is it designed specifically for fresh produce?

A fruit and vegetable wash should be designed for its intended purpose: washing fresh produce before it is eaten, cooked or stored.

Is it made with food-grade ingredients?

Because a fruit and vegetable wash is used on food, you may want to consider whether the product is made with food-grade ingredients.

This doesn't mean the wash replaces the need to rinse your produce or that food-grade ingredients are inherently more effective. It's simply one feature you may want to consider when choosing a product for use in your kitchen.

Is it plant-based?

If you prefer plant-based products, this is another feature you may want to look for when comparing fruit and vegetable washes.

The term describes an aspect of the product's formulation; it shouldn't, on its own, be taken to mean that a product is safer or more effective.

Does it contain added preservatives, sulphates or dyes?

Different fruit and vegetable washes are formulated differently.

If you prefer to avoid certain added ingredients, check the information provided by the manufacturer and choose a product that suits your preferences.

Is it simple to use?

A product that's straightforward to measure and use can make washing fresh produce easier to incorporate into an everyday kitchen routine.

Clear dosing instructions also mean you don't have to decide for yourself how much product to add each time.

Where is it made?

If buying Australian-made products matters to you, country of origin is another feature you can consider.

Look for a clear country-of-origin statement rather than relying on branding or packaging alone.

Does Plantaera need to be rinsed off?

Yes. After washing fresh produce with Plantaera, we recommend rinsing it thoroughly with fresh water before eating, cooking or storing it.

How does Plantaera compare?

Plantaera is an Australian-made, concentrated fruit and vegetable wash designed specifically for washing fresh produce.

It's made using plant-based, food-grade ingredients and contains no added preservatives, sulphates or dyes. Its water-free formulation allows Plantaera to be made without added preservatives.

Using it is simple: add the recommended amount to water, wash your produce according to the directions, then rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

For people looking for an Australian-made fruit and vegetable wash that is plant-based, made with food-grade ingredients and contains no added preservatives, sulphates or dyes, Plantaera brings these features together in a product designed for everyday produce washing.

The bottom line

There's no single feature that determines which fruit and vegetable wash is right for everyone.

Instead, consider what matters to you: what the product is designed for, how it's intended to be used, whether it's made with food-grade or plant-based ingredients, whether it contains ingredients you prefer to avoid, and where it's made.

Most importantly, follow the directions provided for the product you choose.