Help, someone told me dill can never be used

Is this true? I was checking and found a worm. Now someone tells me dill cannot be properly washed and it can't be used at all. Is this true?

Diamond Member Joined: Dec 21 2009 Posts: 3150

I buy frozen, as well as other herbs. Much less hussle when cooking.

Executive Member Joined: Mar 22 2010 Posts: 321

aleh Katif has dill. It's grown in a bug free environment.
As far as I know aleh katif products are accepted by most people.

YV

It says on Aleh katif to soak all products in soapy water for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse well.

Here are two links for how to check regular dill (if you are comfortable with that):
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the reason u soak it in soapy water,is because its dirty,not because of insects.

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 29 2007 Posts: 12057

what about the mesh bags that bodek sells. my mother uses them to put dill in her soup.

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

Either I cook in the thick bags - I think like cheese cloth.

Or bug free, but only with Rabbi vay's hechsher

Personally, we don't use the frozen herb cubes, but I wish we did.... they look so easy.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48139

"People" can and will tell you anything. and Everythng.

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

I did see something on one of the Jewish websites in the last few months (sorry, I don't remember where) that a number of bug-expert mashgichim claimed it was not possible to check fresh dill properly.

BTW, when I read your title I thought it said dil and was referring to a daughter-in-law (thought maybe someone was taking advantage) - Smile

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