Veggi Wash Fruit Too Concentrate is an all-natural vegetable and fruit wash that helps remove soil, agricultural chemicals, waxes and surface micro-organisms from fresh fruit and vegetables. Veggie wash is made with food-derived ingredients, it leaves no taste or smell behind.
The concentrated vegetable wash formula is designed to be diluted before use, making it an economical and practical addition to your kitchen routine. Produced in the UK and made with biodegradable, food-derived cleansing agents, it helps lift away unwanted residues while preserving the natural flavour and freshness of your produce. Suitable for everyday use, it's an easy way to support cleaner eating without introducing unnecessary chemicals.
Key benefits of Veggi Wash Fruit Too Concentrate:
- Helps remove soil, waxes and agricultural residues
- Supports the reduction of surface micro-organisms
- Made with food-derived ingredients
- Leaves no taste or odour on produce
- Concentrated formula for long-lasting use
- Environmentally safe and biodegradable
- Made in the UK and suitable for everyday use
How to use: Add 1–2 capfuls to 5 litres of cold water. Soak fruit and vegetables for 1–2 minutes, gently agitate by hand, then rinse thoroughly with clean cold water before eating or storing.
Always dilute before use and rinse produce thoroughly with clean water before eating. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Plantaren, Sucrose Esters, Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut & Sweetcorn), Trisodium Citrate and Glycerine (all vegetable derived).
What are the ingredients of Veggi Wash?
All Veggi Wash Fruit Too products are made with 100% safe, natural ingredients. Containing only food derived ingredients, you can enjoy the freshest-tasting fruits and vegetables, along with the peace of mind that comes with using environmentally safe products. Our unique formulation uses naturally derived ingredients and has been developed in conjunction with leading food hygiene experts. Actual Ingredients are: Plantaren, Sucrose Esters, Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut & Sweetcorn), Trisodium Citrate and Glycerine (all vegetable derived). It’s like washing your fruit and vegetables with vegetables and fruit.
Is Veggi Wash better than just washing produce with water?
Plain water alone struggles to remove waxy coatings, oily pesticide residues, and stubborn surface grime. Veggi Wash's plant-derived surfactants are specifically designed to break down these contaminants so they rinse away more effectively than water alone.
Why is it important to wash fruit and vegetables before eating them?
Fruit and vegetables pass through many hands and locations — grown, harvested, packed, transported, shelved, and handled by shoppers — before they reach your kitchen. Washing removes handling residue, transport grime, and surface contaminants that a quick rinse under the tap won't fully shift.
Why do apples and cucumbers feel waxy, and is it safe?
Many fruits and vegetables — apples, cucumbers, peppers, citrus — are coated with a thin layer of food-grade wax to extend shelf life and improve shine. It's approved for use, but it also seals in whatever's underneath, including pesticide residue, which is why plain water beads off without actually cleaning it.
How do you remove wax coating from fruit naturally?
A plant-derived produce wash with mild surfactants is designed to break down wax coatings so they rinse away, unlike water alone which simply runs off the wax surface without penetrating it.
What's the best way to wash fruit and vegetables to remove chemicals?
Soaking produce briefly in a diluted, food-derived produce wash, agitating by hand, then rinsing thoroughly in clean water is more effective than a plain water rinse at removing agricultural chemical residues from skins.
Can washing fruit and vegetables reduce bacteria on the surface?
Yes. Produce accumulates surface micro-organisms during growing, handling, and transport. A proper wash-and-rinse routine helps reduce this surface bacteria, which matters most for produce eaten raw, such as salad leaves, berries, and stone fruit.
Is it safe to use a plant-based produce wash on food?
Yes, provided it's made from food-derived ingredients and used as directed — diluted, soaked briefly, then rinsed thoroughly in clean water so no residue remains on the produce.
Why are more people washing their fruit and vegetables today?
Growing awareness around food provenance, chemical exposure, and clean eating has made produce washing a mainstream habit rather than a fringe concern — it's a low-effort way to reduce unnecessary residue exposure without changing what or how you eat.
What ingredients should I look for in a safe fruit and vegetable wash?
Look for food-derived, vegetable-based ingredients rather than synthetic detergents — these offer effective surfactant cleaning power without introducing anything unsuitable for food contact.
What is the expiry date of Veggi Wash?
One year after opening.
How long will the diluted concentrate last?
Veggi Wash is naturally preserving and on dilution with clean water, will stay fresh for 28 days.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Yes all of our packaging can be recycled.
Is Veggi Wash Organic?
While our Veggi Wash is made with organic / naturally derived ingredients; they are not all Certified Organic.
In what order should I wash my vegetables?
Always wash the dirtiest item last. We recommend you wash your fruit and vegetables after shopping and before you store them in a refrigerator. Your produce will stay fresher and last longer if you follow the Veggi Wash road.
I am pregnant, can I still use Veggi Wash?
Yes. Veggi Wash contains only food derived, 100% safe, natural ingredients.
I have a nut allergy, can I still use Veggi Wash?
Veggi Wash does not contain nuts or any nut derivatives. However we recommend you check the ingredients and ask your doctor if you think you may be allergic to any of them.
What should I do if I accidentally get Veggi Wash in my eyes?
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses (if present and easy to do) & continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: seek medical advice.
What are the Veggi Wash bottles made of & are they BPA and Phthalates free?
The Veggi Wash bottles are BPA and Phthalates free. The polymer used in the manufacture of the bottle is 100% recycled high density polyethylene, Phthalate Free either DEHP or DBP, when analysed pursuant to Environmental Protection Agency testing methodologies.
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