Clean Strawberries the Right Way

Clean Strawberries the Right Way
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the soak
In a bowl, mix water with salt (and vinegar if using).
Soak the strawberries
Add strawberries and let them sit for 5–10 minutes.
Watch for debris or larvae
Any tiny insects or larvae will float or come out of the berries.
Rinse thoroughly
Remove strawberries and rinse them well under clean running water.
Dry the berries
Pat dry with a paper towel before eating or storing.
Tips for Preventing This
Buy firm berries without soft spots.
Store strawberries in the refrigerator.
Wash berries right before eating, not before storing.
Buying organic or locally grown fruit sometimes means more insects since fewer pesticides are used.
Quick Summary
Those tiny white wriggling things are fruit fly larvae, most commonly from the spotted wing drosophila. Salt water simply draws them out so the fruit can be cleaned.
After rinsing well, your strawberries are safe to eat.