Clean-Tucka: Alkalising Fruit & Vegetable Soak
330g
$15.00
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Clean-Tucka: Alkalising Fruit & Vegetable Soak
$15.00
Clean-Tucka: Alkalising Fruit and Vegetable Soak
Active Mineral Blend | 100% Food Grade Ingredients
🔬 The Science of a Cleaner Clean
Specifically formulated as a surface-level treatment, Clean-Tucka shifts your water into an optimal alkaline range of pH 8.9 – 9.8.
- Targeted Surface Alkalinity: Accelerates the decomposition of agricultural residues through alkaline hydrolysis.
- Assisted Wax Release: Helps loosen "rain-fast" waxes, making them easier to rub and rinse away.
- Natural Bloom: Please note, this soak will not remove the "Natural Bloom" (the dusty coating on blueberries/grapes), which is the fruit's own natural protection.
⚠️ Important: Your starting water pH and water hardness will influence the final solution pH. We recommend testing your tap water first to understand your baseline.
💡 Why This Range?
Scientific research indicates that hitting a target of approximately pH 9.2 significantly accelerates the decomposition of common surface-level agricultural chemicals through a process called alkaline hydrolysis.
Wax Removal: This calibrated range helps loosen the "rain-fast" waxes used by growers on the skin of produce, allowing them to be rinsed away more easily than with water alone.
✋ Honest Limits
- Surface Action Only: Our product is designed specifically to treat the exterior of your fruit and vegetables; it cannot reach what is inside the fruit. For these, we always recommend choosing organic where possible!
- This product cannot reach or remove systemic elements that have been absorbed into the plant tissue or internal flesh.
- Buffered for Safety: Carefully calibrated to be powerful on the surface, yet gentle on your produce and your hands.
Natural Bloom vs. Added Wax: Clean-Tucka helps loosen wax on fruit and vegetables. However, it will not remove the "Natural Bloom"—the dusty, waxy-looking coating found on fruit like blueberries, plums and grapes. This bloom is the fruit's own natural protection and is perfectly safe to consume.
📋 Usage Instructions
To reach the ideal pH range, follow these simple steps:
- Fill: Fill your bowl or sink with fresh water.
- Add: Sprinkle 1 heaped teaspoon of Clean-Tucka powder for every 500ml to 3 Litres of water.
- Soak: Submerge produce for 12–15 minutes (max 20 mins). Note: For delicate items like berries, a 3–5 minute quick soak is sufficient.
- Rinse: Always finish with a fresh water rinse before serving.
🧪 Lab Tip: After stirring, wait 2 minutes before testing your pH. Chemistry takes a moment to stabilise; you will see the pH "climb" to its full strength during this short wait.
💧 Understanding Your Water
Water is a living ingredient. Whether you use mineral-rich Brisbane tap water or high-purity filtered water, Clean-Tucka is engineered to adapt.
- Tap vs. Filtered: Local tap water is naturally "buffered" with minerals. We've balanced our proprietary blend to "punch through" this resistance. If you use filtered or barista water, you may find the powder dissolves even more efficiently.
- Safe Handling: Do not put a wet spoon inside the packet. Do not touch powder with wet hands. Wash your hands after use.
📦 330g Daily Pack: Provides approx. 66 soaks (based on 1L bowl).
🌿 Eco Report Card
- Rapid Integration: While our soak maintains a powerful pH in your sink, it is rapidly neutralised through dilution as it enters the drainage system.
- Phosphate-Free: We ensure zero nutrient runoff, protecting our river systems and marine life.
- 100% Food-Grade Purity: Formulated using only premium, food-grade Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, and Citric Acid.