331. Checking Vegetables

46:39 Many types of vegetables can be infested with a variety of different insects. The idea that singeing the vegetables in fire is effective in dealing with this is a mistaken notion. Some fruits and vegetables can have so many insects that they cannot be adequately checked; it is advisable to avoid such produce. Fruit whose seeds have worms may not be eaten.

46:40 Tiny insects are often found in nuts; these are checked by taking the edible portion from the shell and placing the shell in a warm place, causing the insect to emerge.