Why Tiny White Worms Sometimes Appear When You Soak Raspberries In Salt Water

A simple kitchen cleaning method has left many fruit lovers shocked after discovering tiny white creatures emerging from fresh raspberries during a salt-water soak.

The unsettling sight often occurs when people place berries in a bowl of  water mixed with  salt in an effort to remove dirt, pesticide residues or hidden insects. Within minutes, small white thread-like larvae may begin wriggling out of the  fruit.
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While the discovery can be alarming, food experts say the phenomenon is not uncommon in soft-skinned fruits such as