The truth is that we have all learned from children that we have to wash everything we are going to eat. Even the food that is to be cooked out of habit we wash it all. However, this habit in some cases not only does not prove useful, but can even become harmful to your health.
See below which foods and why you should not wash them before cooking.
Chicken
Bacteria, best known as salmonella in fresh chicken, are dangerous to our health. Many people believe that washing the chicken before cooking helps to get rid of the bacteria. However, as it turns out, this is not really the case. We would say the opposite, since the water helps them to spread, both in other parts of the chicken, and in your hands or in the sink. Experts explain that if the chicken has bacteria, they will be killed during cooking. So if you wash it, stop it. The best thing to do is to wipe it with a paper towel and boil it twice. After the first boil change the water and then continue cooking. Also, if you use the same pot, wash it after the first boil.
Red meat
The same goes for chicken. In addition, when you wash the meat, you add more moisture, as a result of which, during cooking, its taste is altered. The best thing to do is to wipe it with kitchen paper before cooking.
Mushrooms
They do not need soaking or washing with plenty of water. According to top chefs, because mushrooms absorb a lot of water, they lose their flavor during cooking. What you can do is a quick rinse and then wipe them well with a paper towel. Or do not wash them at all and just wipe them with a damp towel.
Pasta
Pasta should not be washed before cooking, as this loses the starch they contain. The same applies after cooking where you do not have to rinse them during straining, because the starch leaves and the sauce does not "stick". Unless intended for salad. However, this category does not include cereals, such as rice, which must always be washed before cooking.
Eggs
Many people wash the eggs they buy before putting them in the fridge. But this is wrong. The best thing to do, if they definitely need cleaning, is to rub them on the areas that are not clean, with a damp soft cloth. If they are very dirty, then rinse them with warm water and use them immediately.