SOCMED FOOD HACKS featuring TIKTOK

Caged into the corners of our houses, waking up every day and not being able to go out can bore our minds out. So during those times of isolation and quarantine, social media applications were our only escape. Then, Tiktok came into the scene, entertaining with short video clips that may educate and help us, even--- if we don't need them.

We cannot live without consuming food. As Tiktok is booming, users also ventured into videos about food. I was browsing through the endless videos and, I found some clips with millions of views and reviews of worth trying food hacks.

Are these hacks helpful that alleviate some problems?

1. CLEANING STRAWBERRIES

Are you worried about worms and bugs on the strawberries you just bought in the supermarket? I have found the perfect hack in Tiktok for this problem.

Prepare water with salt. Add one spoonful of salt to every cup of water. Soak those strawberries and let them sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Try observing how those black organisms slowly crawl out from strawberries. Finally, rinse quickly under cold water and drain immediately.

With this hack, you can eat freely without worrying about the bugs in the fruit you are about to eat.

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2. GARLIC PEELING HACK

Are you having trouble peeling the garlic?

Peeling a lot of garlic one by one is very tiring as they are small and not easy to remove. Tiktok has an answer for that predicament! Just make use of your microwave. Microwave the garlic from 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let it sit for some seconds as they are still hot, and try peeling it with ease.

3. OPENING PINEAPPLE WITHOUT A KNIFE

Twist off the top until you separate the crown from its body. Then smash the pineapple on both tops, like you are hammering hard something. Roll it around on both sides. Remember that you have to exert force so that this hack will work. Lastly, pull out one of the spikes and enjoy eating pineapples in bits.

4. PEELING MANGO USING GLASS

Mangoes are one of those all-time favourite fruits of all. Mango is a low-calorie fruit that is high in fibre and is a great source of vitamins A and C. It also contains folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin E. Surely, it is beneficial for our body. As a mango lover, have you tried peeling a mango using a glass rim? If not--- this is the sign you have been waiting for.

Cut the mango into 3, separating the two sides and its seed. Using the rim of a drinking glass shove it into the freshly cut mango until to the end. Viola! You can now separate the mango from its flesh and skin with no hassle. Enjoy!

(image from WikiHow)

5. DEFROSTING FROZEN MEAT FOR 5 MINUTES

How do you thaw your frozen meat? Are you willing to wait for two hours to defrost meat? How about trying this hack? Place the frozen meat in a container, put some salt, add vinegar and pour warm water. Then put some lid. You can see how it bubbles as the ice melts. This hack is very effective as this hack is time-saving and will make your chores finish faster.

These are just some of the hacks that are ready to be seen in Tiktok. It may work in some instances but not all the time. But if it does work for you, CONGRATULATIONS! Tiktok saved you from your problem—or not!