I finally try this kitchen gadget | My first video of 2023!

Cleaning fruits and vegetables is essential for great-tasting store-purchased produce. I typically clean with a water and vinegar mix, but today I am trying out a cleaning device for washing fruits and vegetables.
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Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 It's my first video for 2023. Let's go! 🙌🏼😃 Here's additional info and thoughts on the fruit washing capsule. This capsule is described as a machine that uses electrolysis to sanitize and clean fruits and vegetables. I searched info on this method, and here is a brief explanation : "What is water electrolysis technology? This technology uses a mild saltwater solution and electrical current to produce two streams of electrolysed water-one negative for cleaning and the other positive for sanitising and disinfecting. You may also hear the technology referred to as “electrolysed water.” Visually, the capsule/machine appears to work or, at the very least, agitate the water. The water was also dingy compared to the vinegar one. I think vinegar is trusted because it is proven a great disinfectant. It boils down to whether I trust the capsule is doing what it promises. By appearance of the water and taste of the strawberry, it worked in my opinion. Do I know the fruit to be sanitized? No, because I would need to look under a microscope to be 100 percent sure. In conclusion, vinegar is always a safer bet, but I have been so curious to try out this machine, and I finally did that. 😊

[@tomasmaldonado9032]

Happy new years to you and your family god bless

[@em286]

Thanks for testing that gadget! I would really like to see more kitchen gadget videos. 😎

[@Kim-Unearthed]

Happy New Year!!! And yes!!! YES to making this gadget testing a regular thing on the channel!! I would LOVE that! I'm constantly looking for new things to try out in the kitchen and would love reviews from someone I trust to tell me the truth about them! Much love to you and your beautiful family!🥰

[@g-maw5458]

So do you trust the vinegar and water method more ?

[@lucky0n3]

a gadget series would be great!

[@AZHITW]

How times have changed, when I was growing up (1950s) it wasn't unusual to find worms in corn, apples, basically any fruit, we just cut off the worm-eaten section and finished eating the fruit. Now if someone finds a bug, they sue the company/grower and then wonder why food costs are so high.

[@Allie-oop]

Some of the very best sweet corn I have ever eaten had a worm in every ear, we cut it out, cooked it up and it was great. I would gladly deal with the worms if I could get corn like that again, this happened years ago….

I'm less worried about bugs but more worried about bacteria or germs. We had vegetable gardens and fruit trees growing up, and bugs were natural. I see people sneeze and cough all over the grocery store, so I pretty much wash everything. 😬

[@nikkivenable73]

I rarely wash my fruits except for a cursory rinse. I’m still alive and kicking😂

[@mygirldarby]

People don't sue for finding bugs in produce.

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

Parasites are in soil.

[@conniehanson7989]

Yes, I would like to see a weekly kitchen gadget review from someone who actually cooks!! Thank you, Happy New Year 😊

[@1stcavKilroy]

Loved the video demonstration. The only thing I would suggest is the gadget in just a bowl of water to see if it gets dingy by itself. And if the water stays clear, redo the vinegar soaked strawberries with gadget to see if or how dirty the water gets... Just to see how clean it actually makes the strawberries....

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

The water will change color. The water color change is just a result of the action of electrolyzing the water. It's perfectly harmless, safe and normal. And an indication that the unit is working.

[@sharonlea786]

Could you show a clip where you just put this into a bowl of water with no fruits or vegetables? I am curious if it is cleaning the water.

[@cookingwithkooks341]

The landscape of instructional cooking videos is not tiny. It takes a unique approach and style. you have nailed it!

[@janofarc3928]

Thank you for this demo! I love kitchen gadgets! I would love more demos for sure! Love all your videos! Happy new year!!!

[@tammie6135]

This is cool. Thank you spending your time... love your recipes 😋.

[@dottiemayharris]

Yes Please do review more kitchen gadgets!! Thank you for this review and Happy New Year!!

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

I’ll stay with the old school method. Thank you for the demonstration. I think the yellow foggy water was from whatever was coming out of the blue capsule.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

The water color change is just a result of the action of electrolyzing the water. It's perfectly harmless, safe and normal. And an indication that the unit is working.

[@teridumbrigue7643]

@@Lucinda_Jackson also, vinegar acts like a bleach, so not surprised water is clearer

[@ryupat3940]

En general, los purificadores de iones no deberían enturbiar el agua por sí solos, ya que su función principal es emitir iones negativos que interactúan con partículas en el aire y los alimentos. Sin embargo, algunos purificadores de iones pueden incluir placas de metal que se utilizan para generar los iones negativos y pueden oxidarse con el tiempo, lo que puede afectar la apariencia del agua. Además, es posible que el agua que se utiliza en el purificador de iones contenga impurezas o partículas que puedan enturbiar el agua después del proceso de ionización. Es importante utilizar agua limpia y de buena calidad para asegurar que el proceso de ionización funcione correctamente y no afecte la apariencia del agua. En general, si el agua se vuelve turbia después de utilizar un purificador de iones, es recomendable investigar las causas y asegurarse de utilizar agua limpia y de buena calidad. Si la turbidez persiste, es posible que haya otros problemas que deban ser abordados y se recomienda contactar al fabricante del purificador para obtener más información y soporte técnico.

[@schadenfreude6274]

My Uncle bought one. It caught on fire and exploded. We laughed at him and told him of course Water and Electronics don't mix. :)

[@paigeturner7788]

Yes, I found the video helpful. Thanks for reviewing this kitchen gadget. Have a blessed & fantastic new year. 😊 Love your channel. ☺️

[@grottyboots]

Yes! More reviews of kitchen gadgets. I love your honest opinions. Cheers!

[@kimberlyfaubion-boulanger9027]

Thank you for the info and video. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@rosatorres6430]

Hi Angelica, yes maybe a once a month or every two weeks gadget review would be nice, sometimes one doesn't even know these things exist to make our kitchen/cooking experience better!

Thank you! Yes! That sounds like a great idea. 😊

[@beverlyharward9631]

I would definitely want lab results. After all, what are we testing for/against?

[@americanmade-1]

Right lol. I bought one and realized there's literally know way to know if they're clean lol.

[@kaydendelavega8246]

Yeah what if it makes the water dirtier & that’s why it looks like that after it’s done. Gross, I wouldn’t want that at all unless it’s 100% accurate & cleans cleans.

[@MrsB197something]

Happy New Year to you and your family as well and thank you for trying this as I'd been wondering about it and yes I use good old fashioned vinegar and water too. Love your recipes and your great advice.

[@southsidecarly7427]

I see your dishwasher got one of your wooden spoons too😁⭐️🎉⭐️Happy New Year to you and your family!🎉⭐️🎉

[@amyfreedomluvr5277]

Very interesting! I enjoyed this. Happy New Year and best wishes for every happiness in the new year.

[@girlcheck]

Generally, I wash my fruits and vegetables in baking soda solution. I clean my potatoes by rubbing them with a thin paste of baking soda. It works great! It's not water soluble so you never have to worry about absorption by the fruit which is not true for salt or vinegar. Baking soda is a purifier that works by absorption much like activated charcoal. Where as vinegar is an acid that breaks down the fiber structure of the fruit itself and can be absorbed. 🤓 ♥

[@iMichellet7]

How much baking soda ratio do you use?

[@mamaschmeeda]

@@iMichellet7 Just add a little water at a time until it becomes paste. I use sprinkle some baking soda on my wet hand and rub it all over potatoes.

I think washing in a water / vinegar solution disenfects. The baking powder is a great way to clean but does not sanitize as well. I will definitely be using this for scrubbing potatoes. That is such a great idea. Thank you! 👍🏼

[@girlcheck]

@ Baking "soda". Not baking powder. Bicarbonate of soda. Not the same. Vinegar doesn't technically disinfect but more so its an acid that breaks down protein structures that make them readily wash away. This is why it works well as a degreaser. I love your show! 😍 Love you! I'm all about what's "comfortable for your home". I appreciate you so much in all the things you do and your great efforts for your family and your kitchen. Best to you in the New Year!

[@girlcheck]

@@iMichellet7 depending upon how much fruit or vegetables you're washing, about a tablespoon to a medium sized bowl of fruits or vegetables with water and swirl it around occasionally. I think 30 minutes is plenty. 15 minutes will do the job. Be sure to give a rinse after soak. It works really well for tomatoes to get that waxy greasy coating off.

[@michelledoney5801]

You are the cutest! I’m a deli owner and love watching people who are passionate about cooking. Love love watching you and you have the most beautiful face ❤

[@btsstan2611]

Yess you should make this a thing on your channel where you test out gadgets!

[@The47thBasement]

Epicurious does that on their channel. It’s silly gadgets and good ones. The man who tests them has designed many kitchen gadgets, but he doesn’t test his own designs. He’s super funny.

[@sandraguajardo236]

Thank you so much for testing this gadget. I have been wanting to order it. I love kitchen gadgets.

[@carriewilson4083]

Happy New Year! Thank you for all your content and sharing new kitchen do-dads. Please continue to shine your light and inspire in 23.

Thank you! Happy New Year 🎉🙏🏼

[@kathrynhodgson5037]

Try the machine in a plain bowl of water to see if the water clouds up. If it’s cloudy, then you know it’s not all dirt. If it’s clear, then you know it works really well. I just use the vinegar method too. That’s how I clean/disinfect my house. (Vinegar, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide because I can’t use chemicals or scented products…and it’s reliable and cheaper.)

[@chacha79070]

Great idea

[@shawnawhiting]

Wow this was so informative, thank you! I recently found your channel on KZbin and have been enjoying your videos! 😊❤

[@Gidget13mwa]

I love the Kitchen Mama can opener! It is great! ❤👍

[@sandyesparza8870]

Happy New Year's 2023. Hope u had a good one. Thanks for showing us how this gadget works. You should show us everytime u get a new gadget to try out.🥰

[@the_Maenad]

Big fan, love your channel. I'm here for all kinds of kitchen gadget testing. Your reviews on such would go a _long_ way with me.

[@bridgetwilliams2926]

I would like to see more of these videos. I can't think of any new gadgets but as someone with rheumatoid arthritis any gadget that makes it easier to work in the kitchen I'd love to see. 😊 Hope your year is off to a great start.

[@DesertAttorney]

Great Video! Please, Keep these type videos coming for sure!!!

[@Nefertiti0403]

That would be fun to try gadgets! Do it 🤩

[@lorieann8522]

I myself am not into the trendy kitchen gadgets because more times than not they are a waste of money and take up valuable space. But if it was good, solid cooking tools then yes that would be fun to watch! I still just clean my berries as I eat in good old water. Never had an issue.

[@cynthiar6426]

Best comment!

[@bap8195]

Happy New Year🙌🏽🎉🙏🏽Yes I would love to see a gadget review series.🙂

[@jessicacampos9164]

Yes, this needs to be a weekly series!

[@rebeccagarrett2924]

Happy New Year! Thanks for the information.

[@robind8149]

Thanks for testing this for us, and I would love for you to make testing products a regular feature!🙏❤️

[@jeritoombs1752]

Was there a difference in taste between the two ways

[@brooklynct9925]

Happy New Year And many blessings to you and your family

[@VLinas]

Cool, Yes I would enjoy more testing of gadgets.

[@myrarucker7953]

I appreciated this!!

[@teachjacque]

I love your review! Great idea!

[@redrooster1908]

I like kitchen gadgets 😊

[@Elena-kb5dx]

Happy New Year. Great gadget. 👍

[@ladeelibra925]

A 👍weekly (or even bi-weekly) kitchen gadget test would be a great addition to your channel. Also - I don't understand how to tell if the gadget u used today really works? I thought maybe there was a Filter inside that you open & See all the Debris or u were gonna inspect the bottom of both bowls (after taking out fruit) 4 a Comparison? Or maybe gently take out as much water as possible & run a clean, white paper towel along the bottom of both bowels & see which had more debris? One Bowl Clear & the other Bowl Cloudy leaves me kinda 🤷‍♀

Yes! I see so many gadgets that trend or Im curioys about. I'm definitely going to try them. I pinned a comment explaining additional thoughts on this. I think the machine functions properly, but to really know if the fruit is sanitized, I would need to use a culture and put it under a microscope.

[@ladeelibra925]

@ Thank U Anjelica for taking the time to write. I'm a very new subscriber & I made your Birria for Christmas & my family really L❤VED it! Doing gadgets might have a learning curve - but I know you'll handle it well. 😁

[@debbiereilly900]

Thank you for sharing Angelika have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. Interesting gadget but I'll stick with the water and vinegar. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@IMOO1896]

I’ve not seen this gadget, and I’m curious, how do you know which method works best?

[@cinfire53]

3 parts water, 1 part vinegar for those who need to know.

[@NitavTrueDreams22]

Thank you for sharing this. ❤

[@amynoyer2671]

Happy New Year! I think it would be cheaper to do it the old school way. Lol love from Colorado.

[@fionamorant2769]

Hello. I’ve been curious about this for sometime. NEVET knew what it was called. Thank you for your helpful video regarding this little device. I think I just might get one.

[@lindaobrien8538]

I have always been told to wash fruits and vegetables right before serving to deter mold.

[@zakiakitchen5817]

So beautiful Thanks for sharing 👌👌

[@nikkifabila7845]

Yesss test out products ❤

[@rachellee.9389]

I always look at these devices in terms of my own Zombie Apocalypse Test, i.e., how will it work when the grid is down. Needs electricity? Won't work when zombies overwhelm the electrical workers. Vinegar? Great for those who have holed up in Costco. Seriously, Epicurious did a scientific test a while back and the electrolyte way is maybe as effective as clean tap water, but not more. Just another gadget. But I love this type of review and hope you do more because I'd like to see what works and what doesn't.

[@mishkahappy3839]

You can make your own vinegar! But yes, I agree. Everything has to pass the ZA test. Isn't everyone doing it? Omg it's 1984 already

[@rosep9866]

Zombie's are you one of the Lori & Chard friends?? LDS

[@aideperez-pena7716]

Happy New Year 🎆 thank you for the information. Yes I would like a weekly review.

[@christinagoetsch3547]

Thanks for the info! I think a weekly serials of gadgets would be a cool idea. I'd definitely watch it.

[@michaelpass2176]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO AND FAMILY!❤😂

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

Happy New Year! I've heard your method of using vinegar and water not only cleans but preserves the strawberries longer. Curious if the gadget does the same?

[@99zanne]

I thought the vinegar was supposed to kill or retard the growth of the mold/mildew that is on the strawberries. I use that and dry and pack in glass jars in my fridge. They make 2 weeks with no issue stored like that. TFS.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Maybe that's a test she can do - dry them, pack them and see how long they last in the fridge. That would be a good indication whether the gadget sanitizes as well as the vinegar.

[@lipsiekins845]

It definitely does. Works wonders on cilantro

[@barbarasapp8258]

I am so glad you did this test, I've been thinking about this for a while. Wonder what the price is. What other veggies do you use with the vinegar 🤔

[@carriecastilla6258]

Happy New Year I also love kitchen gadgets

[@lolagastelum6722]

Happy new year love your videos ♥️

[@karenughoc2849]

Yes please test more gadgets. Thank you.

[@1057shelley]

I’ve always done the white vinegar on berries because it’s supposed to make them last longer in the fridge. What was your experience with the gadget?

[@aliciaseecharan]

Happy 2023 🎄🎊🎉🥳💕

[@dreamin47_]

Lol I'm 69 and love your channel, was a store manager for a well known chain. All I ever did was simply rince of fruits and vegetables, thank God no bugs came out durring your test.

[@MicheleLaughlin]

Yes, please do more gadgets! I bought that rubber backsplash thing and wasted my money. Water still got under and was gross after a few days.

[@Ohpnuts]

Thank you I appreciate you showing this to us. Patsy

[@CVSG13]

Idk why I’m so excited for this video haha 😅

[@dianamoore3129]

Happy new year from Mexico great receipes vamos arriba y adelante

[@southsidecarly7427]

Never seen these before, but if it works, it would be great.We don’t know the half of what’s in or on our food! Thanks for sharing the video

[@lainareeves3755]

Hi Angelica! Happy New Year! 😊 I've tried some of your recipes and we love the flavors. I'm so excited I found your channel recently. I even purchased your book to show my support!!! I think it's so nice of you to recommend gadgets and such. I was wondering about washing produce this way. How would we know if this really works. So I was checking online to see if I could find a website that could recommend this tool. I couldn't find anything, but the FDA website popped up so I clicked on it to see what they said. The FDA recommends that we wash our hands with soap and water before we touch the produce and then to simply clean everything with clean, clear water from the tap. I don't know if that's because of flouride or other substances added to water, but they even recommended that we not use vinegar. I don't know why that is, but Healthline also recommended the same thing, but they were following the FDA recommendations as well. They said that using other ways to clean produce might even be harmful. I thought you'd like to know that! 😊💕

[@cynthiar6426]

Thanks for the info!

[@robinh.8513]

Thank you. Just an idea, try the little machine in a bowl of just water and see if it gets cloudy...

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

The water will change color. The water color change is just a result of the action of electrolyzing the water. It's perfectly harmless, safe and normal. And an indication that the unit is working.

[@Sierraporvida15]

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MINES TO YOURS 🙏 GURL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT THINGY OLD SCHOOL METHOD FOR ME IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT 👍🏽 THANKS FOR SHARING ❣️

[@cherylagnew5980]

Happy New Year !🎊🎈🎆

[@gloriaboyd5274]

Thanks,Happy New Year😊🎉

[@vickihunt5580]

I like the kitchen gadget review idea.

[@lolagastelum6722]

I wash mine in vinegar and water as well.

[@rochelleesparza3421]

I'm more interested in "how to store food to stay fresh longer" ex. Bananas, avocados, vegetables, etc. Try 2 ways and show which one kept fresh longer.

[@Livingonfull]

Great idea. I’d like to learn about storing longer also.

[@sherry2836]

I tried my own experiment with celery. On 11/14 I wiped clean a few fresh stalks and cut in 4" pieces. Stuffed them into pint Ball jars, filled just one with water and screwed the lids on. The celery in jar with water became soft and slightly discolored by12/2. The jar without water was still crisp on 12/14!

[@user-ht6go3mc3i]

Hi thanks a lot because I was really thinking about buying one of these and now I will I'm gonna put my order in right now hey have a blessed day hon ❤❤🤒💋👍🌺

[@cbkqmom]

Hmm.. that honestly just looks like a dressed up mist maker. Thank you for trying it out so we can see it ❤️

[@Aya-fn9zw]

Happy new year 🎉

[@patrickcallahan2210]

You should try using the device in plain water and see if the water changes color.

[@priscilla7779]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@Julie_Rios]

Happy new year, Angelica!

[@goldieravenouseats1056]

I would love to see you review the gadgets!!!

[@Isaiah11823]

Happy New Years ❤❤❤

[@SweetNJuicy]

Love this review, can you provide the link to purchase this item? Thanks

[@dcantu-paez4308]

This is interesting. I would have liked to see if you could place the ionic strawberries in vinegar and water to see if anything falls off still? How do you sanitize your lettuce? Would the gadget work?Thank you for sharing this video.

[@romainejayne1811]

It's very nice of you to share this experience with us. It's a small but educational presentation on the product itself which is great! I'm with you and will stick with the tried and true. I'm a little shy when it comes to placing electronics in my food though. We already exceed the amount of emf waves proven to be hazardous to our health. 🤣Drunk soaked in electrical fields. With that said, it is a pleasure to have this demo. I like being informed on new inventions. Angelica... Best wishes to you and your family. Thank you. I'm wishing all of us a very peaceful, blessed, and happy 2023.

[@karenmar1529]

Hi I'm curious did you notice a difference in taste from the two cleaning options of the strawberry?

[@rebeccafranks9859]

Yes, please test gadgets!!

[@rcdoodles6214]

I use water, vinegar and a half teaspoon of salt to clean produce. USDA advises salt and vinegar interact for better sanitizing. New subscriber here. Thanks for great videos.

[@juttakasapis6408]

Happy New Year !!!

[@justme-zm2vv]

I was not aware of this gadget. Thk you

[@jonathansongco4302]

Happy Blessed New Year!

[@TheJackielajohn]

I have 2 questions. I would like to know if you tasted both and if there was a difference in taste or texture? Also I would love to have see if you grew your own strawberries organically if it would have had as much cloudiness? That definitely would show told a lot

Both resulted in the same taste. I also agree that growing my own strawberries and testing this out would be a great comparison as well.

[@karenhorstmann7130]

Well it also could have something coming out of that machine to make the water cloudy.

[@ThrivewithMeasures]

I would say the old school method works however because its yellowish and or brownish water it tells me that the dirt came off the strawberries and to be honest the strawberries looked so much brighter after it was done. I THINK IT WORKS!!!

[@xchorro]

the beginning happy new years everyone felt so ominous 🤣